DEPT OF ORTHOPAEDICS & TRAUMATOLOGY



Researcher : Bow HYC

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Learning Curve in Monitoring Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions With Ultrasound, SPINE. 2017, 42: 1289-1294.
Cheung J.P.Y., Teraguchi M., Karppinen J., Bow H.Y.C., Hashizume H., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Significance of lumbar high-intensity zones on MRI: imaging biomarkers for severe prolonged low back pain and sciatica in a large-scale population-based cohort, 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Pang H., Bow H.Y.C., Borthakur A., Karppinen J., Inoue N., Wang H.Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., UTE MRI Disc Sign: a novel imaging biomarker associated with spine degeneration pain and disability, 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D., Lenke L., Shaffrey C., Carreon :.L., Dahl B., Fehlings M., Ames C., Boachie-Adjei O., Dekutoski M., Kebaish K., Lewis S., Matsuyama Y., Mehdian H., Pellise F., Qiu Y., Schwab F. and Cheung K.M.C., Non-neurologic adverse events after complex adult spinal deformity surgery: results from the prospective, multicenter Scoli-RISK-1 study, Global Spine Congress, SIngapore, May 2-5, 2018.
Pang H., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Zehra U., Borthakur A., Karppinen J., Inoue N., Wang H.Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., The UTE Disc Sign on MRI, SPINE. 2017, 1.
Pang H., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Zehra U., Borthakur A., Karppinen J., Inoue N., Wang H.Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., The UTE disc sign on MRI: a novel imaging biomarker associated with degenerative spine changes, low back pain and disability, Spine. 2018, 43(7): 503-511.
Samartzis D., Yu J., Bow H.Y.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., 2018 Best paper, International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS). 2018.
Samartzis D., Yu J., Bow H.Y.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Does lumbar disc degeneration predict facet joint changes or vice versa? A 5 year prospective MRI study, 45th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Banff, Canada, May 14-18, 2018.
Samartzis D., Yu J., Bow H.Y.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Does lumbar disc degeneration predict facet joint changes or vice versa? A 5 year prospective MRI study, Annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) 2018, Banff, Canada. 2018.
Samartzis D., Yu J., Bow H.Y.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., ISSLS Best Papers 2018, ISSLS. 2018.
Zehra U., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung W.H.P. and Samartzis D., Spinopelvic alignment and the development of vertebral endplate abnormalities: The “Missing Link”, Annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) 2018, Banff, Canada. 2018.
Zehra U., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Crawford R.J., Luk K.D.K., Lu W.W. and Samartzis D., Spinopelvic alignment predicts disc stiffness, herniation, and Modic changes: Evidence of an evolutionary etiology for clinically-relevant spinal phenotypes, Annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) 2018, Banff, Canada. 2018.
Zehra U., Bow H.Y.C., Lotz J.C., Williams F.M.K., Rajasekaran S., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K., C. Battiê M. and Samartzis D., Structural vertebral endplate nomenclature and etiology: a study by the ISSLS Spinal Phenotype Focus Group, European Spine Journal. 2017.


Researcher : CHAN PMB

List of Research Outputs

CHAN P.M.B., Wen C., YANG W.C., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Is subchondral bone cyst formation in non-load-bearing region of osteoarthritic knee a vascular problem?, Medical Hypotheses. 2017.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y., CHAN P.M.B., LI T., Wen C., Xu A. and Yan C.H., Knocking out or pharmaceutical inhibition of fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP4) alleviates osteoarthritis induced by high-fat diet in mice, Osteoarthritis & Cartilage. 2018, 6: 824-833.


Researcher : CHEN Y

List of Research Outputs

CHEN Y., HUANG Y., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Wei Q., Zhao J., Guo X., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Abnormal subchondral bone remodeling and its association with articular cartilage degradation in knees of type 2 diabetes patients, Bone Research. 2017.
CHEN Y., Zhao J., Lao S. and Lu W.W., Association between bisphosphonate use and risk of undergoing knee replacement in patients with osteoarthritis, Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 2018, 2018-212998.
CHEN Y., Hu Y., Yu Y.E., Zhang X., Watts T., Zhou B.I.N., Wang J., Wang T., Zhao W., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung F.K.L., Cao X., Macaulay W., Nishiyama K.K., Shane E., Lu W.W. and Guo X.E., Subchondral Trabecular Rod Loss and Plate Thickening in the Development of Osteoarthritis, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 2018, 33: 316-327.


Researcher : Cai Z

List of Research Outputs

Cai Z., Lu W.W., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Magnoflorine With Hyaluronic Acid Gel Regulate Subchondral Bone Regeneration And Attenuate Articular Cartilage Degeneration On The Early Stage Of Spontaneous Osteoarthritis, The 3rd International Musculoskeletal Research Conference. 2017.
Cai Z., Lu W.W., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Second Young Investigator Prize, International Musculoskeletal Research Society. 2017.


Researcher : Chan PK

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Can immediate mobilization of patients with total knee arthroplasty reduce hospital length of stay?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 133.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Yan C.H. and Cheung Y.L.A., Combined intra-articular and intravenous tranexamic acid reduces blood loss in total knee arthroplasty: A Prospective randomised controlled trial, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 25 & 40.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Comprehensive Osteoarthritis Management (COME) Programme - Multidisciplinary exercise training programme for patients with age-related osteoarthritis of knee, 13th International Symposium on Healthy Aging. 2018, 70.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Comprehensive Osteoarthritis Management Programme — Multidisciplinary exercise training programme for patients with OA knee in MMRC, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 68.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Dislocation rate and quality of life outcome EQ5D-5L when minimal hip stability precautions are used after total hip replacement, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 35.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Does passive muscle tension of the quadriceps related to self-perceived pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 66.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., High dose systemic dexamethasone reduces early postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty: A prospective double-blinded randomised controlled trial, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 23 &40.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Fu C.H.H., Long term effect of steroid in local infiltration analgesia after total knee arthroplasty. A paired-randomised controlled Trial, Abstract of 2018 Hospital Authority Convention, P.224, May 7-8, 2018.. 2017, 224.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Fu C.H.H., Long-term effect of steroid in local infiltration analgesia after total knee arthroplasty. A paired randomised controlled study, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 22 & 38.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Minimal hip stability are equally good and saft to conventional precautions after total hip replacement, Abstract of 2018 Hospital Authority Convention, P.133, May 7-8, 2018. 2017, 133.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., PREHAB and REHAB programme for enhancing fast track of total knee arthroplasty, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress,. 2017, 36.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H. and Wong S.H.J., Preoperative patient blood management programme — One-year report, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 34.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Reduction of allogenic blood transfusion rate by patient blood management strategies in total knee arthroplasty, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 117.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Relationship between muscle strength of hip abductors, knee loading and pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 69.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Review of Day 0 interventions after primary total knee arthroplasty, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 33.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Test-retest reliability of using EOS in measuring external tibia torsion angle in individuals with knee osteoarthritis and to explore its possible effect external knee adduction moment during gait, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 67.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., The effect of engaging patient’s sharing in preoperative joint replacement education programme on postoperative outcomes, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 31.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., The effectiveness of tailored activity pacing on patients with knee osteoarthritis, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 70.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of bioimpedance spectroscopy in measuring limb swelling after total knee replacement, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 128.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Working towards transfusion-free total knee replacement surgery through patient blood management program, Abstract of 2018 Hospital Authority Convention, P.126, May 7-8, 2018. 126.
Chan W.K., Chan P.K., Chan T.C.W., Fu C.H.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., CQI Project Award & Best Project Presentation Award, Hospital Authority. 2017.
Chan W.K.V., Chan P.K., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Fu C.H.H. and Cheung M.H.S., Arthur Yau Award for best clinical paper, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Distal femoral valgus cut angle in osteoarthritic population and its relevance with alignment in total knee arthroplasty, The 39th Annual Meeting of the Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand 2017. Pattaya, Thailand.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Intra-operative verification of distal femur resection can improve coronal alignment of total knee arthroplasty: Randomised controlled trial of a novel technique, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 41.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: 15 years’ experience in a teaching hospital, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 34.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., What anatomical parameters are associated with femoral component malalignment in total knee arthroplasty? Radiological analysis of 700 TKAs in a teaching hospital, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 78.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., intraoperative verification of distal femur resection can improve coronal alignment of TKA: A novel technique., The 5th Annual Meeting of Arthroplasty Society in Asia (ASIA).Panel discussion: Technique in TKA in Asia-Oceanian Countries.. 2017.
Cheung Y.L.A., Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Performance of highly cross-linked polyethylene in total hip arthroplasty in patients under 50 years of age, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 38.
Cheung Y.L.A., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The evolving pattern of total knee replacement for primary knee osteoarthritis in the past 17 Years, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 81.
Cheung Y.L.A., Yan C.H., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Why do total knee replacements fail?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 81.
Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K. and Siu K.T., Bacteriology and risk factors for periprosthetic joint infection after total knee arthroplasty: a study of 2543 cases, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2018.
Chiu P.K.Y., Chan P.K., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Outcomes of one-stage bilateral total knee replacement: A retrospective review, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 32.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Alpha-defensin lateral flow test for diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 77.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Cement setting in extension or 90 degrees flexion in TKA: Does it matter?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 77.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Fast-track arthroplasty in Hong Kong: Is it achievable?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 76.
Siu K.T., Ng F.Y., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Bacteriology and risk factors associated with periprosthetic joint infection after primary total knee arthroplasty: retrospective study of 2543 cases, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2018.
Yan C.H., Cheng C.C.V., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Use of Body Exhaust System in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2018 Annual Meeting. 2018.
Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y., Chan P.K. and Fang C.X., David Fang trophy for the best paper on adult joint reconstruction, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association . 2017.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., Report on clinical outcomes and relationship between survivorship and postoperative lower limb alignment of primary total knee arthroplasty from 2000 to 2007, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 33.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., The Importance of Restoring Neutral Mechanical Alignment and Cementation Technique to Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Survivorship Analysis of 13 Years Follow Up, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2018 Annual Meeting. 2018.
Yan C.H., Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The novel use of blood D-dimer levels in the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 37.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of body exhaust suit system in primary total knee arthroplasty: Randomised trials, Abstracts of the 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 21.
Yan C.H., Cheng C.C.V., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of body exhaust suit system in primary total knee arthroplasty: randomized controlled trials, 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017.
Yan C.H., Yeung D., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of tourniquet in primary total knee arthroplasty – a randomized controlled trial, 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017.
Yan C.H., ZHANG C., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of tourniquet in primary total knee arthroplasty — A randomised controlled study, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 24 & 40.


Researcher : Chan WKV

List of Research Outputs

Chan W.K.V., Chan P.K., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Fu C.H.H. and Cheung M.H.S., Arthur Yau Award for best clinical paper, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2017.


Researcher : Chan YS

Project Title:30th Annual Conference of Society for Neuroscience Expression of N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Subunits and Induction of c-fos in Otolith Neurons in the Vestibular Nuclei of Postnatal Rats
Investigator(s):Chan YS
Department:School of Biomedical Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2000


Project Title:31st Annual Meeting of Society for Neuroscience Expression of Neurotrophin Receptors in Vestibular Nuclei During the Postnatal Development of the Rat
Investigator(s):Chan YS
Department:School of Biomedical Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2001


Project Title:XXIV Annual Conference of Indian Academy of Neurosciences Development Refinement of Spatial Recognition Circuits
Investigator(s):Chan YS
Department:School of Biomedical Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2006


Project Title:Role of the thalamus in integrating spatial information and guiding navigation
Investigator(s):Chan YS
Department:School of Biomedical Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2009


Project Title:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award 2009-10
Investigator(s):Chan YS
Department:School of Biomedical Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award
Start Date:12/2010


Project Title:Orexin-induced modulation of activity-dependent synaptic plasticity is critical for the maturation of vestibular circuitry and functions
Investigator(s):Chan YS, Shum DKY, Lai CH
Department:School of Biomedical Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Semaphorin and perineuronal nets regulate developmental plasticity of central vestibular circuitry
Investigator(s):Chan YS, Shum DKY
Department:School of Biomedical Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2015
Completion Date:03/2018


Project Title:Neuronal Mechanism of Cholecystokinin-Facilitated Cross-modal Learning and Memory
Investigator(s):Chan YS
Department:School of Biomedical Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) - Group Research Project
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:Remodeling the sulfation pattern of perineuronal nets in the entorhinal cortical circuit prevents stress-induced decline in learning and memory
Investigator(s):Chan YS, Lai SWC, Shum DKY
Department:School of Biomedical Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:Integration of new neurons into the mature vestibular circuitry requires GABAergic signaling for relevant outcome in behavior
Investigator(s):Chan YS, Lai SWC, Shum DKY
Department:School of Biomedical Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:07/2016


Project Title:HKU Centennial Distinguished Chinese Scholars Scheme 2016-17
Investigator(s):Chan YS
Department:School of Biomedical Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Centennial Distinguished Chinese Scholars Scheme
Start Date:09/2016


Project Title:Selective recruitment of inhibitory interneurons to vestibular microcircuits for distinct behaviour
Investigator(s):Chan YS, Lai SWC, Shum DKY
Department:School of Biomedical Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2017


Project Title:Overcoming hurdles in bridging critical nerve gaps to improve post-traumatic nerve regeneration and rehabilitation
Investigator(s):Chan YS, Cai S, Shum DKY, Shea GKH, Tu W
Department:School of Biomedical Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:04/2018


Project Title:Strategies to re-open plasticity in the central vestibular circuitry for rescuing disability in spatial learning (CRF)
Investigator(s):Chan YS
Department:School of Biomedical Sciences
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding for Strategic Interdisciplinary Research Scheme
Start Date:04/2018


List of Research Outputs

Lau Y.T., Kwok L.F., Tam K.W., Chan Y.S., Shum D.K.Y. and Shea G.K.H., Genipin-treated chitosan nanofibers as a novel scaffold for nerve guidance channel design., Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces.. 2018, 162: 126-134.


Researcher : Cheung JPY

Project Title:Modic Changes of the Lumbar Spine
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC, Hui SK, Samartzis D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2014


Project Title:Are rigid cervical collars necessary for patients undergoing open-door laminoplasty and titanium arch plates for cervical myelopathy? - a randomized pilot clinical trial
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:Prediction classifier model for management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Hu Y, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:Microarray analysis for ligamentum flavum in lumbar developmental spinal stenosis
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Leung VYL, Tam V
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016
Completion Date:12/2017


Project Title:Defining indications for managing scoliosis using comparative outcomes and cost analysis.
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Lam CLK, Fong DYT, Samartzis D, Cheung KMC, Wong CKH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Biomechanical stability of cortical versus pedicle screws in the lumbar spine with relevance of bone density
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Lu WW, Luk KDK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2017


Project Title:The pathogenesis of ligamentum flavum hyoertrophy in development spinal stenosis
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Spine Asia Pacific
Start Date:07/2017


Project Title:Scoliosis Research Society 52nd Annual Meeting & Course; 1B: The role of magnetically-controlled growing rods as a temporary internal brace for treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with failed bracing/Paper #114: The significance of clunking in magnetically controlled growing rod distractions: a prospective analysis of 22 patients
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2017
Completion Date:09/2017


Project Title:AO Spine - A Quantitative Study of Gait and Stance Characteristics for Patients with Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AOSpine East Asia Research Grant
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:Predictive factors for successful conservative management to avoid surgery in adult deformity
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Spine Asia Pacific
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:Teriparatide for Improving Lumbar Spinal Instrumented Fusion Outcomes in the Elderly
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:06/2018


Project Title:Development of an automated image processing tool for spinal canal measurements
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Hu Y
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:06/2018


Project Title:Differential Psychometric Properties of EQ-5D-5L and SF-6D Utility Measures in Low Back Pain
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Wong CKH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2018


List of Research Outputs

Chan W.Y., Yip J., Yick K.L., Ng S.P., Lu L., Cheung K.M.C., Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Yeung K.W.K. and Tse C.Y., Mechanical and Clinical Evaluation of a Shape Memory Alloy and Conventional Struts in a Flexible Scoliotic Brace, Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., 1B: The Role of Magnetically-controlled Growing Rods as a Temporary Internal Brace for Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis with Failed Bracing, 52nd Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society 2017 (September 6-9 Philadelphia, PA, USA). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Yeung K.W.K., To M.K.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A randomized double-blinded clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel superelastic nickel–titanium spinal rod in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: 5-year follow-up, European Spine Journal. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award (for Predictability of curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the distal radius and ulna classification), Asia Pacific Spine Society - Asian Spine Journal. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award: Predictability of Curve Progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using the Distal Radius and Ulna Classification, Asian Spine Journal. 2018, 12: 202.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., AR Hodgson Award Received At The 37th Annual Congress Of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017) "matching Curve Progression With Skeletal Growth In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Insight Into The Best Period For Brace Treatment", Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Law K., Cheng A., Borse V., Lau Y.M., Mak L.F., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Are rigid cervical collars necessary for patients undergoing open-door laminolasty and titanium arch plates for cervical myelopathy? – a randomized clinical trial, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Assessment of Maturation, Current Concepts in Spine Deformity: Scoliosis Research Society Course. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Associate Editor, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Associate Editor, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Cantilever & Differential Rod Contouring (Lunch symposium: Scoliosis correction techniques in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis), 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Clinical indications and considerations (Lunch Symposium - MAGEC Rods - Magnetic Elongation of the Spine), 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Cheung A.Y.L., Lui D. and Cheung K.M.C., Comparable clinical and radiological outcomes between skipped-level and all-level plating for open-door laminoplasty, European Spine Journal. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D.I.N.O. and Luk K.D.K., Curve Progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Does Not Match Skeletal Growth, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2018, 476: 429-436.
Cheung J.P.Y., Developmental lumbar spinal stenosis - from bedside to bench, The 15th Hong Kong International Orthopaedic Forum. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Developmental lumbar spinal stenosis: what we know so far, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Early onset scoliosis treated by magnetically controlled growing rods: mid- to long-term follow-up and analysis of 5 graduates, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Kao P.Y.P., Sham P.C., Cheah K.S.E., Chan D., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Etiology of developmental spinal stenosis: A genome-wide association study, Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Ohrt-Nissen S., Kamath V., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Fulcrum flexibility of the main curve predicts postoperative shoulder imbalance in selective thoracic fusion of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Fusion Mass Shift: Role in Prediction of Postoperative Distal Curve Adding-on in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (HKOA Ambassador), 40th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Singapore Orthopaedic Association (November 2- 4 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Learning Curve in Monitoring Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions With Ultrasound, SPINE. 2017, 42: 1289-1294.
Cheung J.P.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Managing the Pediatric Spine: Growth Assessment, Asian Spine Journal. 2017, 11: 804.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Matching Curve Progression With Skeletal Growth In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Insight Into The Best Period For Brace Treatment (Award Paper), The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Mean 6-year follow-up of magnetically controlled growing rod patients with early onset scoliosis, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Mismatch between peak growth and curve progression: impact upon adolescent idiopathic scoliosis management, The 91st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Hu Y., Novel compression rat model for developmental spinal stenosis, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Novel outlook on curve progression prediction in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: patterns for those who require observation only, bracing or surgery, 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Leung C.N., Cheung W.H.P., Cheung A.Y.L., Lui D. and Cheung K.M.C., Outcomes And Cost-saving Potential Of Using Alternate-level Plating In Single-door Laminoplasty For Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Paediatric Orthopaedics Award Paper: Matching Curve Progression With Skeletal Growth In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Insight Into The Best Period For Brace Treatment (award Winner), The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., Paediatric Orthopaedics Award Paper: The Significance Of Clunking With Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Paediatric Orthopaedics Award Winner Received At The 37th Annual Congress Of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017) "matching Curve Progression With Skeletal Growth In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Insight Into The Best Period For Brace Treatment", Paediatric Chapter of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability Of Curve Progression In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using The Distal Radius And Ulna Classification: Utility Tool For Initiating Brace Treatment, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Vidyadhara S., Chan P.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Mak K.C., Predictability of Supine Radiographs for Determining In-brace Correction for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, SPINE. 2017, 1.
Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K. and Ohrt-Nissen S., Predictability of coronal curve flexibility in postoperative curve correction in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: the effect of the sagittal profile (Best clinical paper finalist), Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the distal radius and ulna classification (APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award), 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Predicting skeletal growth potential in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Predicting the risk of curve progression by the distal radius and ulna classification (DRU) for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Ng K.K.M., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Radiographic indices for lumbar developmental spinal stenosis, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2017, 12.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K., Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung K.M.C. and Obid P., Reliability of spino-pelvic, thoracic and magnetically controlled growing rod distractions using biplanar stereoradiography, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Cheung A.Y.L., Lui D. and Cheung K.M.C., Risk of spring-back closure in skipped-level plating for open-door laminoplasty: an insight of its cost-saving potential, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Cheung A.Y.L., Lui D. and Cheung K.M.C., Risk of spring-back closure in skipped-level plating for open-door laminoplasty: insight into its cost-saving potential, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., Rod lengthening with the magnetically controlled growing rod: factors influencing rod slippage and reduced gains during distractions, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan B.B. and Cheung K.M.C., Rod lengthening with the magnetically controlled growing rod: factors influencing rod slippage and reduced gains during distractions, Spine. 2018, 43(7): E399-E405.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan B.B. and Cheung K.M.C., Rod lengthening with the magnetically controlled growing rod, SPINE. 2017, 1.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., SICOT research award - Young Investigator Award 2017 (Presented at the 38th SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress, Cape Town, South Africa), Predicting curve progression at skeletal maturity in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the distal radius and ulna classification. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Teraguchi M., Karppinen J., Bow H.Y.C., Hashizume H., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Significance of lumbar high-intensity zones on MRI: imaging biomarkers for severe prolonged low back pain and sciatica in a large-scale population-based cohort, 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., The Patterns Of Distractions In Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions: Any Effect Of Law Of Diminishing Returns?, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., The SICOT Research Award - Young Investigator Award, La Societe Internationale de Chirugie Orthopedique et de Traumatologie (The International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology / SICOT). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., The Significance of Clunking in Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions: A Prospective Analysis of 22 Patients, 52nd Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society 2017 (September 6-9 Philadelphia, PA, USA). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Cheung K.M.C., Luhmann S., Johnston C., Sturm P.F. and Pawelek J., The best distraction frequency for optimizing spine and rod length gains with magnetically controlled growing rods, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., FENG X., Zehra U., Samartzis D., Cheung W.H.P. and Luk K.D.K., The biomechanical origins of Modic changes as mediated by disc stiffness: a finite-element analysis, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., The effect of clunking on spine lengthening with magnetically controlled growing rod distractions (APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award Nominee), 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Chiu C.K., Chan C. and Kwan M.K., The first collaborative APSS study: variations in practice for cervical myelopathy (APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award Nominee), 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung W.H.P., The influence of developmental spinal stenosis on reoperation risk at adjacent levels after lumbar spinal stenosis surgery, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Lam C.L.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Wong C.K.H., Traditional growing rod and magnetically controlled growing rod treatment of early onset scoliosis: cost-analysis from implantation till maturity, 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Pang H., Bow H.Y.C., Borthakur A., Karppinen J., Inoue N., Wang H.Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., UTE MRI Disc Sign: a novel imaging biomarker associated with spine degeneration pain and disability, 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Curve progression matching with skeletal growth in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the distal radius and ulna (DRU) classification, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Hu Y. and Cheung J.P.Y., Developmental spinal stenosis: a novel rat model with circumferential compression, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H. and Cheung J.P.Y., Differential psychometric properties of EQ-5D-5L and SF-6D utility measures in patients with low back pain, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Lau S.T. and Cheung J.P.Y., Lumbar spinal stenosis treated by conventional microsurgical laminotomy or endoscopic interlaminar decompression: cost-analysis to decision-making, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H. and Cheung J.P.Y., Psychometric validation of the adapted Traditional Chinese version of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association Back Pain Evaluation Questionnaire (JOABPEQ), Journal of Orthopaedic Science. 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H. and Cheung J.P.Y., Psychometric validation of the cross-culturally adapted traditional Chinese version of the Back Beliefs Questionnaire (BBQ) and Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ), European Spine Journal. 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Lau S.T. and Cheung J.P.Y., Responsiveness of the EuroQoL 5-dimension (EQ-5D) in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, European Spine Journal. 2017, 27 (2): 278-285.
Eyvazov K., Samartzis D. and Cheung J.P.Y., The association of lumbar curve magnitude and spinal range of motion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a cross-sectional study, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2017, 18.
He C., To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Chan C.K., Jiang W.W., Zhou G.Q., Lai K.K.L., Zheng Y.P., Wong M.S. and Sakakibara M., An effective assessment method of spinal flexibility to predict the initial in-orthosis correction on the patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), PLOS ONE. 2017, 12: e0190141.
Jiang W.W., Cheng C.L.K., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Lai K.K.L., To M.K.T. and Zheng Y.P., Patterns of coronal curve changes in forward bending posture: a 3D ultrasound study of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients, European Spine Journal. 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., 2D: Ten-Year Follow-Up of Jarcho-Levin Syndrome with Thoracic Insufficiency Treated by Prosthetic Rib/Rib Based Construct-Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Hybrid, 52nd Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society 2017 (September 6-9 Philadelphia, PA, USA). 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Performance characteristics of a novel handheld web-based device for 3D topographical detection and assessment of scoliosis, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Ten year follow-up of Jarcho-Levin syndrome with thoracic insufficiency treated by VEPTR and MCGR VEPTR hybrid, 52nd Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Philadephia, USA, September 6-9, 2017.
Lee T.Y., Cheung J.P.Y., Jiang W.W., Cheng C.L.K., Lai K.K.L., Begovic H., Samartzis D., To M.K.T. and Zheng Y.P., A novel approach to sagittal profiling of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using 3D ultrasound, The International Research Society of Spinal Deformities, IRSSD 2018 meeting. 2018.
Obid P., Yiu K.L., Cheung K.M.C., Kwan K.Y.H., Ruf M. and Cheung J.P.Y., Reliability of Rod lengthening, Thoracic and Spino-Pelvic Measurements on Biplanar Stereoradiography in Patients Treated with Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods, SPINE. 2018, 1.
Obid P., Yiu K.L., Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheung J.P.Y., Reliability of spino-pelvic and thoracic measurements with the EOS in patients with magnetically controlled growing rods in-situ, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
Ohrt-Nissen S., Kamath V.H.D., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Fulcrum flexibility of the main curve predicts postoperative shoulder imbalance in selective thoracic fusion of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, European Spine Journal. 2018.
Pang H., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Zehra U., Borthakur A., Karppinen J., Inoue N., Wang H.Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., The UTE Disc Sign on MRI, SPINE. 2017, 1.
Pang H., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Zehra U., Borthakur A., Karppinen J., Inoue N., Wang H.Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., The UTE disc sign on MRI: a novel imaging biomarker associated with degenerative spine changes, low back pain and disability, Spine. 2018, 43(7): 503-511.
Samartzis D., Yu J., Bow H.Y.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., 2018 Best paper, International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS). 2018.
Samartzis D., Yu J., Bow H.Y.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Does lumbar disc degeneration predict facet joint changes or vice versa? A 5 year prospective MRI study, 45th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Banff, Canada, May 14-18, 2018.
Samartzis D., Yu J., Bow H.Y.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Does lumbar disc degeneration predict facet joint changes or vice versa? A 5 year prospective MRI study, Annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) 2018, Banff, Canada. 2018.
Samartzis D., Yu J., Bow H.Y.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., ISSLS Best Papers 2018, ISSLS. 2018.
To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y., Yeung E., Fan Y.L., Zhong D.H. and Cheung K.M.C., P19: Spinal deformities in osteogenesis imperfecta Chinese Patients - analysis of 106 cases, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y., Yeung E., Fan Y.L., Zhong D.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Slow and gradual preoperative halo traction provides safe correction of severe scoliosis in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
Tsang V.H.M., Lo P.H.W., Lam F.T., Chung L.S.W., Tang T.Y., Lui H.M., Lau J.T.G., Yee H.F., Lun Y.K., Chan H.T. and Cheung J.P.Y., Perception and use of complementary and alternative medicine for low back pain, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017, 25: 230949901773948.
Wang S., Shen Y.Y., Shi C.H., Yin P., Wang Z.H., Cheung W.H.P., Cheung J.P.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Skeletal Maturity Recognition Using a Fully Automated System With Convolutional Neural Networks, IEEE Access. 2018, 6: 29979-29993.
Wang X.Y., Yeung K.W.K., Cheung J.P.Y., Lau J., Qi W.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Aubin C.E., 1. A novel scoliosis instrumentation using special super elastic nickel-titanium shape memory alloy spinal rods can result in equivalent correction as conventional rods but with less stress at bone-implant interface: A biomechanical evaluation through simulations, The International Research Society of Spinal Deformities, IRSSD 2018 meeting. 2018.
Wong A., Samartzis D., Cheung W.H.P. and Cheung J.P.Y., Paper #40: The prevalence and risk factors of back pain in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a large-scale cross-sectional study, 13th International Meeting of SOSORT 2018.
Wong A.Y.L., Samartzis D., Cheung W.H.P. and Cheung J.P.Y., The prevalence and risk factors of back pain in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis – a large-scale cross-sectional study, Annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) 2018, Banff, Canada. 2018.
Wong C.K.H., Cheung W.H.P., Luo N. and Cheung J.P.Y., Measurement properties of five-level and three-level EQ-5D-Y in paediatric patients in Hong Kong, 3rd EuroQol Academy Meeting 2018. .
Wong Y.W., Cheung J.P.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., 3A: Management of the Most Severe Dystrophic Cervical Kyphosis (140 degrees) in Neurofibromatosis Type 1, 52nd Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society 2017 (September 6-9 Philadelphia, PA, USA). 2017.
Zehra U., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung W.H.P. and Samartzis D., Spinopelvic alignment and the development of vertebral endplate abnormalities: The “Missing Link”, Annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) 2018, Banff, Canada. 2018.
Zehra U., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Crawford R.J., Luk K.D.K., Lu W.W. and Samartzis D., Spinopelvic alignment predicts disc stiffness, herniation, and Modic changes: Evidence of an evolutionary etiology for clinically-relevant spinal phenotypes, Annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) 2018, Banff, Canada. 2018.
Zehra U., Bow C., Cheung J.P.Y., Pang H., Lu W.W. and Samartzis D.I.N.O., The association of lumbar intervertebral disc calcification on plain radiographs with the UTE Disc Sign on MRI, European Spine Journal. 2017.
Zheng Y.P., Lee T.Y., Lai K.K.L., Cheung J.P.Y. and To M.K.T., Paper #26: Analysis of sagittal profile of spine using ultrasound imaging in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with the assistance of radiograph, 13th International Meeting of SOSORT 2018.
Zheng Y.P., Jiang W.W., Cheng C.L.K., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Lai K.K.L. and To M.K.T., Paper #60: Patterns of coronal curve changes in forward bending posture: a 3D ultrasound study of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients, 13th International Meeting of SOSORT 2018.


Researcher : Cheung KMC

Project Title:Setting Up of a Stem Cell Research Programme for Musculoskeletal Tissue Repair
Investigator(s):Cheung KMC, Chan D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:The University of Hong Kong Foundation Seed Grant
Start Date:07/2003


Project Title:Intervertebral disc regeneration by use of mesenchymal stem cells
Investigator(s):Cheung KMC, Chan D, Wu EX, Luk KDK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2006


Project Title:Research Output Prize (Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine)
Investigator(s):Cheung KMC, Cheung JPY, Samartzis D, Mak KC, Wong YW, Cheung WY, Luk KDK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase 12 (MMP12) in Intervertebral Disc Fibrosis
Investigator(s):Cheung KMC, Leung VYL, Lv F
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2015


Project Title:Study of the degradation behaviors and osteogenic effects of Mg-Si based biomaterials
Investigator(s):Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Area of excellence in spinal diseases and deformities
Investigator(s):Cheung KMC, Wong TM
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Family Planning Commission of Shenzhen Municipality - Three Fames Project
Start Date:04/2017


Project Title:The role of hypoxia inducible gene function in deformity progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Investigator(s):Cheung KMC, Leung VYL, Hu Y, Tam WK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:04/2018


List of Research Outputs

Chan D., Cheung K.M.C., Leung V.Y.L. and Sun Y., Identification Of Small Molecule For Treating Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Via Interfering Proteoglycans Catabolic Degradation, Ors Psrs. 2017.
Chan W.C.W., Tsang K.Y., Cheng Y.W., Ng V.C.W., Cheung K.M.C., Tan Z., Boot-Handford R., Boyde A., Cheah K.S.E. and Chan D., Activating the unfolded protein response in osteocytes causes hyperostosis consistent with craniodiaphyseal dysplasia, Human molecular genetics. 2017.
Chan W.Y., Yip J., Yick K.L., Ng S.P., Lu L., Cheung K.M.C., Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Yeung K.W.K. and Tse C.Y., Mechanical and Clinical Evaluation of a Shape Memory Alloy and Conventional Struts in a Flexible Scoliotic Brace, Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., 1B: The Role of Magnetically-controlled Growing Rods as a Temporary Internal Brace for Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis with Failed Bracing, 52nd Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society 2017 (September 6-9 Philadelphia, PA, USA). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Yeung K.W.K., To M.K.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A randomized double-blinded clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel superelastic nickel–titanium spinal rod in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: 5-year follow-up, European Spine Journal. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Law K., Cheng A., Borse V., Lau Y.M., Mak L.F., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Are rigid cervical collars necessary for patients undergoing open-door laminolasty and titanium arch plates for cervical myelopathy? – a randomized clinical trial, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Cheung A.Y.L., Lui D. and Cheung K.M.C., Comparable clinical and radiological outcomes between skipped-level and all-level plating for open-door laminoplasty, European Spine Journal. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Early onset scoliosis treated by magnetically controlled growing rods: mid- to long-term follow-up and analysis of 5 graduates, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Kao P.Y.P., Sham P.C., Cheah K.S.E., Chan D., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Etiology of developmental spinal stenosis: A genome-wide association study, Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Learning Curve in Monitoring Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions With Ultrasound, SPINE. 2017, 42: 1289-1294.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Mean 6-year follow-up of magnetically controlled growing rod patients with early onset scoliosis, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Leung C.N., Cheung W.H.P., Cheung A.Y.L., Lui D. and Cheung K.M.C., Outcomes And Cost-saving Potential Of Using Alternate-level Plating In Single-door Laminoplasty For Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., Paediatric Orthopaedics Award Paper: The Significance Of Clunking With Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Ng K.K.M., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Radiographic indices for lumbar developmental spinal stenosis, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2017, 12.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K., Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung K.M.C. and Obid P., Reliability of spino-pelvic, thoracic and magnetically controlled growing rod distractions using biplanar stereoradiography, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Cheung A.Y.L., Lui D. and Cheung K.M.C., Risk of spring-back closure in skipped-level plating for open-door laminoplasty: an insight of its cost-saving potential, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Cheung A.Y.L., Lui D. and Cheung K.M.C., Risk of spring-back closure in skipped-level plating for open-door laminoplasty: insight into its cost-saving potential, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., Rod lengthening with the magnetically controlled growing rod: factors influencing rod slippage and reduced gains during distractions, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan B.B. and Cheung K.M.C., Rod lengthening with the magnetically controlled growing rod: factors influencing rod slippage and reduced gains during distractions, Spine. 2018, 43(7): E399-E405.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan B.B. and Cheung K.M.C., Rod lengthening with the magnetically controlled growing rod, SPINE. 2017, 1.
Cheung J.P.Y., Teraguchi M., Karppinen J., Bow H.Y.C., Hashizume H., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Significance of lumbar high-intensity zones on MRI: imaging biomarkers for severe prolonged low back pain and sciatica in a large-scale population-based cohort, 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., The Patterns Of Distractions In Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions: Any Effect Of Law Of Diminishing Returns?, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., The Significance of Clunking in Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions: A Prospective Analysis of 22 Patients, 52nd Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society 2017 (September 6-9 Philadelphia, PA, USA). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Cheung K.M.C., Luhmann S., Johnston C., Sturm P.F. and Pawelek J., The best distraction frequency for optimizing spine and rod length gains with magnetically controlled growing rods, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., The effect of clunking on spine lengthening with magnetically controlled growing rod distractions (APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award Nominee), 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Lam C.L.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Wong C.K.H., Traditional growing rod and magnetically controlled growing rod treatment of early onset scoliosis: cost-analysis from implantation till maturity, 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Pang H., Bow H.Y.C., Borthakur A., Karppinen J., Inoue N., Wang H.Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., UTE MRI Disc Sign: a novel imaging biomarker associated with spine degeneration pain and disability, 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., 20 years experience in degenerative disc disease: What have we learnt?, The 15th HK International Orthopaedic Forum. 2018.
Cheung K.M.C., APOA Honorary Fellowship, APOA. 2018.
Cheung K.M.C., Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, SRS Current Concepts in Spine Deformity Course, Shenzhen China. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Aetiology of intervertebral disc degeneration: implications on motion preservation and regeneration, The HK Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress, Hong Kong. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Alternatives to VCR in severe spinal deformity, 24th Int'l meeting on advanced spine techniques, Cape Town, South Africa. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Degenerative disc disease - challenging traditional beliefs, SRS WWC with the IX Congress of the Russian Association of Spinal Surgeons, Russia. 2018.
Cheung K.M.C., Early Onset Deformity, SRS Current Concepts in Spinal Deformity Course, Shenzhen China. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., From lab to bench-side: Thinking outside the box, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Turkey. 2018.
Cheung K.M.C., Future direction of spinal care: genetics, disc regeneration and artificial intelligence, Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) annual meeting, Taiwan. 2018.
Cheung K.M.C., German Ochoa Travelling Fellowship, AOSpine. 2018.
Cheung K.M.C., Growth lengthening devices for spinal deformity - indications and outcome, Nordic Spinal Deformities Society, Stockholm, Sweden. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Magnetically controlled growing rod for early onset scoliosis - a personal journey, The 39th Annual Meeting of the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Thailand. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Management of degenerative spinal deformities, 第20回山形脊椎懇話. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Modern surgery for spinal deformities in skeletal dysplasia and syndormal scoliosis, SRS WWC with the IX Congress of the Russian Association of Spinal Surgeons, Russia. 2018.
Cheung K.M.C., Non VCR techniques for dealing with severe spinal deformities, Sino-Japan (Shenzhen) forum for spinal surgery: spinal repair and reconstruction, Shenzhen China. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Pediatric surgical strategies: determining levels, Global Spine Congress pre-meeting course, Singapore. 2018.
Cheung K.M.C., Perioperative complications and the scoli-risk data, 24th Int'l meeting on advanced spine techniques, Capt Town, South Africa. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C. and Zheng Y.P., Pre-op monitoring of halo traction for osteogenesis imperfecta patients with scoliosis using radiation-free 3D ultrasound scolioscan, 13th International Conference on Osteogenesis Imperfecta. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Yeung E.H.K., Zhong D.H., Wu J.B. and Zhou Y.P., Preoperative Halo Traction with Posterior Spinal Release and Pedicle Screw Fixation for the Treatment of OI with Severe Scoliosis , 13th International Conference on Osteogenesis Imperfecta. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Spinal deformities: from bedside to bench, CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre and the Montreal TransMedTech Institute, Canada. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Strategies for management of spinal deformities in skeletal dysplasis and syndromal scoliosis, SRS Worldwide Course, China. 2018.
Cheung K.M.C., Super-elastic rods in scoliosis correction, SRS Worldwide Course, China. 2018.
Cheung K.M.C., Surgical strategies in the management of spinal deformities in skeletal dysplasia and syndromal scolioses, 9th BritSpine, UK. 2018.
Cheung K.M.C., The future of spinal deformity research, 11th Combined meeting of APSS-APPOS 2017, GOA, India. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Thinking outside of the box on a global scale, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego. 2017.
Cheung K.M.C., Thinking outside the box in spine deformity care, 20th Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Congress, Turkey. 2018.
Cheung K.M.C., Use of the fulcrum bending technique to understand the behavior of the spine in 3D, implications for instrumentation strategy and levels, Nordic Spinal Deformities Society, Stockholm, Sweden. 2017.
He C., To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Chan C.K., Jiang W.W., Zhou G.Q., Lai K.K.L., Zheng Y.P., Wong M.S. and Sakakibara M., An effective assessment method of spinal flexibility to predict the initial in-orthosis correction on the patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), PLOS ONE. 2017, 12: e0190141.
Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., 2D: Ten-Year Follow-Up of Jarcho-Levin Syndrome with Thoracic Insufficiency Treated by Prosthetic Rib/Rib Based Construct-Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Hybrid, 52nd Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society 2017 (September 6-9 Philadelphia, PA, USA). 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Comparison of flexibility assessments in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Global Spine Congress, Singapore, May 2-5, 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., Cheng A.C.S., Koh H.Y., Chiu A.Y.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Effectiveness of Schroth exercises during bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a preliminary study - SOSORT Award 2017, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2017, 12: 32.
Kwan K.Y.H., Zhang J., Cheung R., Koh H.Y., Chan C. and Cheung K.M.C., New insight into cervical myelopathic hand sign: a pilot study, Asia Pacific Spine Society 2018 Annual Meeting, Taipei, Taiwan, June 8-9, 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D., Lenke L., Shaffrey C., Carreon :.L., Dahl B., Fehlings M., Ames C., Boachie-Adjei O., Dekutoski M., Kebaish K., Lewis S., Matsuyama Y., Mehdian H., Pellise F., Qiu Y., Schwab F. and Cheung K.M.C., Non-neurologic adverse events after complex adult spinal deformity surgery: results from the prospective, multicenter Scoli-RISK-1 study, Global Spine Congress, SIngapore, May 2-5, 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Performance characteristics of a novel handheld web-based device for 3D topographical detection and assessment of scoliosis, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., To M.K.T., Choi H., Yiu K.L., Lau J.Y.N., Lau L.T., Tsang P.Y.L., Chu S.L.H., Cheung K.C.B. and Cheung K.M.C., Performance characteristics of a novel handheld web-based device for 3D topographical detection and assessment of scoliosis, Global Spine Congress, Singapore, May 2-5, 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., To M.K.T., Choi H., Yiu K.L., Lau J.Y.N., Lau L.T., Tsang P.Y.L., Chu S.L.H., Cheung K.C.B. and Cheung K.M.C., Performance characteristics of a novel handheld web-based device for 3D topographical detection and assessment of scoliosis, Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, USA, March 10- 13, 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Pre-operative evaluation and imaging techniques in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, In: Berven SH, de Kleuver M, AOSpine Master Series Volume 9 Pediatric Spinal Deformity. 2018, 15-27.
Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Techniques and Complications of Bone Graft Harvesting, Rothmans-Simeone The Spine, 7th Edition. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Ten year follow-up of Jarcho-Levin syndrome with thoracic insufficiency treated by VEPTR and MCGR VEPTR hybrid, 52nd Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Philadephia, USA, September 6-9, 2017.
LIN Z., Wu J., Zhao Y.L., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Leung F.K.L. and Yeung K.W.K., Fabrication and biocompatibility of monodisperse PLGA/MgO-alginate core-shell microspheres via a microfluidic capillary device for in-situ bone regeneration, The European Society of Biomaterials 28th Annual Conference, Athens, Greece. 2017.
Miller E.K., Lenke L.G., Neuman B.J., Sciubba B.M., Kebaish K.M., Smith J.S., Qiu Y., Dahl B.T., Pellisé F., Matsuyama Y., Carreon L.Y., Fehlings M.G., Cheung K.M.C., Lewis S., Dekutoski M.B., Schwab F.J., Boachie-Adjei O., Mehdian H., Bess S., Shaffrey C.I. and Ames C.P., External Validation of the Adult Spinal Deformity (ASD) Frailty Index (ASD-FI) in the Scoli-RISK-1 Patient Database, SPINE. 2018, 1.
Obid P., Yiu K.L., Cheung K.M.C., Kwan K.Y.H., Ruf M. and Cheung J.P.Y., Reliability of Rod lengthening, Thoracic and Spino-Pelvic Measurements on Biplanar Stereoradiography in Patients Treated with Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods, SPINE. 2018, 1.
Obid P., Yiu K.L., Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheung J.P.Y., Reliability of spino-pelvic and thoracic measurements with the EOS in patients with magnetically controlled growing rods in-situ, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
PENG Y., Lv F., Au Y.K., Sun Y., Tam W.K., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Myofibroblast differentiation in disc degeneration: a possible contribution of local and non-local cells, ORS 4th International Spine Research Symposium, Philadelphia, USA. 2017.
Pang H., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Zehra U., Borthakur A., Karppinen J., Inoue N., Wang H.Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., The UTE Disc Sign on MRI, SPINE. 2017, 1.
Pang H., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Zehra U., Borthakur A., Karppinen J., Inoue N., Wang H.Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., The UTE disc sign on MRI: a novel imaging biomarker associated with degenerative spine changes, low back pain and disability, Spine. 2018, 43(7): 503-511.
Pang S.Y.Y., HSU S.J., Teo K.C., LI Y., Kung M.H.W., Cheah K.S.E., Chan D., Cheung K.M.C., Li M., Sham P.C. and Ho S.L., Burden of rare variants in ALS genes influences survival in familial and sporadic ALS, Neurobiology of Aging. 2017, 58: 238.e9-238.e15.
SHEN J., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., 3D-Printed Bio-composite scaffold for Segmental Bone Defect Implantation, The European Society of Biomaterials 28th Annual Conference, Athens, Greece. 2017.
Tam V., Chan W.C.W., Leung V.Y.L., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C., Sakai D., McCann M., Bedore J., Séguin C.A. and Chan D., Histological and reference system for the analysis of mouse intervertebral disc, Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2017.
Tam W.K., Sakai D., LIU D., LEE T.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Tuan R.S. and Leung V.Y.L., Deriving nucleus pulposus-like progenitors from MAP Kinase Interference Coupled Chondrogenic Induction in mesenchymal stem cells , eCM XVIII: Cartilage & Disc: Repair and Regeneration. 2018.
To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y., Yeung E., Fan Y.L., Zhong D.H. and Cheung K.M.C., P19: Spinal deformities in osteogenesis imperfecta Chinese Patients - analysis of 106 cases, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
To M.K.T., Cheung K.M.C., Zheng Y.P., Yeung E.R.I.C. and Fang C.H.A.R.L.E.N.E., Pre-operative monitoring of halo-traction for Osteogenesis Imperfecta patients with scoliosis using radiation-free 3D ultrasound Scolioscan, The 13th International Conference on Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OIOslo2017), Oslo, Norway, 27-30 August 2017 . 2017.
To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y., Yeung E., Fan Y.L., Zhong D.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Slow and gradual preoperative halo traction provides safe correction of severe scoliosis in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
Wang X.Y., Yeung K.W.K., Cheung J.P.Y., Lau J., Qi W.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Aubin C.E., 1. A novel scoliosis instrumentation using special super elastic nickel-titanium shape memory alloy spinal rods can result in equivalent correction as conventional rods but with less stress at bone-implant interface: A biomechanical evaluation through simulations, The International Research Society of Spinal Deformities, IRSSD 2018 meeting. 2018.
Wong Y.W., Cheung J.P.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., 3A: Management of the Most Severe Dystrophic Cervical Kyphosis (140 degrees) in Neurofibromatosis Type 1, 52nd Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society 2017 (September 6-9 Philadelphia, PA, USA). 2017.
Wong Y.W., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Tuberculosis of the spine with severe angular kyphosis: mean 34-year post-operative follow-up shows that prevention is better than salvage, Bone and Joint Journal. 2017, 99B: 1381-1388.


Researcher : Cheung MHS

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Yan C.H. and Cheung Y.L.A., Combined intra-articular and intravenous tranexamic acid reduces blood loss in total knee arthroplasty: A Prospective randomised controlled trial, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 25 & 40.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H. and Wong S.H.J., Preoperative patient blood management programme — One-year report, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 34.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Reduction of allogenic blood transfusion rate by patient blood management strategies in total knee arthroplasty, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 117.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Working towards transfusion-free total knee replacement surgery through patient blood management program, Abstract of 2018 Hospital Authority Convention, P.126, May 7-8, 2018. 126.
Chan W.K.V., Chan P.K., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Fu C.H.H. and Cheung M.H.S., Arthur Yau Award for best clinical paper, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Distal femoral valgus cut angle in osteoarthritic population and its relevance with alignment in total knee arthroplasty, The 39th Annual Meeting of the Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand 2017. Pattaya, Thailand.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Intra-operative verification of distal femur resection can improve coronal alignment of total knee arthroplasty: Randomised controlled trial of a novel technique, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 41.
Cheung M.H.S., Fang C.X. and Kwan K.Y.H., The Current Role of Minimal Invasive Surgery in Orthopaedics– A General Overview, Ann Musc Disord 1(1): 1003. 2017.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: 15 years’ experience in a teaching hospital, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 34.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., What anatomical parameters are associated with femoral component malalignment in total knee arthroplasty? Radiological analysis of 700 TKAs in a teaching hospital, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 78.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., intraoperative verification of distal femur resection can improve coronal alignment of TKA: A novel technique., The 5th Annual Meeting of Arthroplasty Society in Asia (ASIA).Panel discussion: Technique in TKA in Asia-Oceanian Countries.. 2017.
Cheung Y.L.A., Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Performance of highly cross-linked polyethylene in total hip arthroplasty in patients under 50 years of age, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 38.
Cheung Y.L.A., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The evolving pattern of total knee replacement for primary knee osteoarthritis in the past 17 Years, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 81.
Cheung Y.L.A., Yan C.H., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Why do total knee replacements fail?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 81.
Chiu P.K.Y., Chan P.K., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Outcomes of one-stage bilateral total knee replacement: A retrospective review, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 32.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., A randomised trial on femoral component rotation in total knee arthroplasty for Chinese patients: Gap balancing technique versus measured resection, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 76.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Alpha-defensin lateral flow test for diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 77.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Cement setting in extension or 90 degrees flexion in TKA: Does it matter?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 77.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Fast-track arthroplasty in Hong Kong: Is it achievable?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 76.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., Report on clinical outcomes and relationship between survivorship and postoperative lower limb alignment of primary total knee arthroplasty from 2000 to 2007, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 33.
Yan C.H., Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The novel use of blood D-dimer levels in the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 37.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of body exhaust suit system in primary total knee arthroplasty: Randomised trials, Abstracts of the 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 21.
Yan C.H., Cheng C.C.V., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of body exhaust suit system in primary total knee arthroplasty: randomized controlled trials, 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017.
Yan C.H., Yeung D., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of tourniquet in primary total knee arthroplasty – a randomized controlled trial, 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017.


Researcher : Cheung PYJ

Project Title:Modic Changes of the Lumbar Spine
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC, Hui SK, Samartzis D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2014


Project Title:Are rigid cervical collars necessary for patients undergoing open-door laminoplasty and titanium arch plates for cervical myelopathy? - a randomized pilot clinical trial
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:Prediction classifier model for management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Hu Y, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:Microarray analysis for ligamentum flavum in lumbar developmental spinal stenosis
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Leung VYL, Tam V
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016
Completion Date:12/2017


Project Title:Defining indications for managing scoliosis using comparative outcomes and cost analysis.
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Lam CLK, Fong DYT, Samartzis D, Cheung KMC, Wong CKH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Biomechanical stability of cortical versus pedicle screws in the lumbar spine with relevance of bone density
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Lu WW, Luk KDK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2017


Project Title:The pathogenesis of ligamentum flavum hyoertrophy in development spinal stenosis
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Spine Asia Pacific
Start Date:07/2017


Project Title:Scoliosis Research Society 52nd Annual Meeting & Course; 1B: The role of magnetically-controlled growing rods as a temporary internal brace for treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with failed bracing/Paper #114: The significance of clunking in magnetically controlled growing rod distractions: a prospective analysis of 22 patients
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2017
Completion Date:09/2017


Project Title:AO Spine - A Quantitative Study of Gait and Stance Characteristics for Patients with Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AOSpine East Asia Research Grant
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:Predictive factors for successful conservative management to avoid surgery in adult deformity
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Spine Asia Pacific
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:Teriparatide for Improving Lumbar Spinal Instrumented Fusion Outcomes in the Elderly
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:06/2018


Project Title:Development of an automated image processing tool for spinal canal measurements
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Hu Y
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:06/2018


Project Title:Differential Psychometric Properties of EQ-5D-5L and SF-6D Utility Measures in Low Back Pain
Investigator(s):Cheung JPY, Wong CKH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2018


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Cheung SCK

Project Title:MicroRNAs in the development of giant cell tumour of bone
Investigator(s):Cheung SCK, Cheung KMC, Lam YL, Cheah KSE
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research for New Staff
Start Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs

SUN T., Cheung S.C.K., Liu Z.L., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Matrix metallopeptidase 9 targeted by hsa-miR-494 promotes silybin-inhibited osteosarcoma, Molecular Carcinogenesis. 2017.


Researcher : Cheung WHP

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award (for Predictability of curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the distal radius and ulna classification), Asia Pacific Spine Society - Asian Spine Journal. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award: Predictability of Curve Progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using the Distal Radius and Ulna Classification, Asian Spine Journal. 2018, 12: 202.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., AR Hodgson Award Received At The 37th Annual Congress Of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017) "matching Curve Progression With Skeletal Growth In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Insight Into The Best Period For Brace Treatment", Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Law K., Cheng A., Borse V., Lau Y.M., Mak L.F., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Are rigid cervical collars necessary for patients undergoing open-door laminolasty and titanium arch plates for cervical myelopathy? – a randomized clinical trial, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Cheung A.Y.L., Lui D. and Cheung K.M.C., Comparable clinical and radiological outcomes between skipped-level and all-level plating for open-door laminoplasty, European Spine Journal. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D.I.N.O. and Luk K.D.K., Curve Progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Does Not Match Skeletal Growth, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2018, 476: 429-436.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Learning Curve in Monitoring Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions With Ultrasound, SPINE. 2017, 42: 1289-1294.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Matching Curve Progression With Skeletal Growth In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Insight Into The Best Period For Brace Treatment (Award Paper), The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Hu Y., Novel compression rat model for developmental spinal stenosis, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Novel outlook on curve progression prediction in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: patterns for those who require observation only, bracing or surgery, 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Leung C.N., Cheung W.H.P., Cheung A.Y.L., Lui D. and Cheung K.M.C., Outcomes And Cost-saving Potential Of Using Alternate-level Plating In Single-door Laminoplasty For Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Paediatric Orthopaedics Award Paper: Matching Curve Progression With Skeletal Growth In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Insight Into The Best Period For Brace Treatment (award Winner), The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Paediatric Orthopaedics Award Winner Received At The 37th Annual Congress Of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017) "matching Curve Progression With Skeletal Growth In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Insight Into The Best Period For Brace Treatment", Paediatric Chapter of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability Of Curve Progression In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using The Distal Radius And Ulna Classification: Utility Tool For Initiating Brace Treatment, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Vidyadhara S., Chan P.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Mak K.C., Predictability of Supine Radiographs for Determining In-brace Correction for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, SPINE. 2017, 1.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the distal radius and ulna classification (APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award), 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Predicting the risk of curve progression by the distal radius and ulna classification (DRU) for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Ng K.K.M., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Radiographic indices for lumbar developmental spinal stenosis, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2017, 12.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Cheung A.Y.L., Lui D. and Cheung K.M.C., Risk of spring-back closure in skipped-level plating for open-door laminoplasty: an insight of its cost-saving potential, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Cheung A.Y.L., Lui D. and Cheung K.M.C., Risk of spring-back closure in skipped-level plating for open-door laminoplasty: insight into its cost-saving potential, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., SICOT research award - Young Investigator Award 2017 (Presented at the 38th SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress, Cape Town, South Africa), Predicting curve progression at skeletal maturity in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the distal radius and ulna classification. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., The SICOT Research Award - Young Investigator Award, La Societe Internationale de Chirugie Orthopedique et de Traumatologie (The International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology / SICOT). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., FENG X., Zehra U., Samartzis D., Cheung W.H.P. and Luk K.D.K., The biomechanical origins of Modic changes as mediated by disc stiffness: a finite-element analysis, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Chiu C.K., Chan C. and Kwan M.K., The first collaborative APSS study: variations in practice for cervical myelopathy (APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award Nominee), 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung W.H.P., The influence of developmental spinal stenosis on reoperation risk at adjacent levels after lumbar spinal stenosis surgery, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Lam C.L.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Wong C.K.H., Traditional growing rod and magnetically controlled growing rod treatment of early onset scoliosis: cost-analysis from implantation till maturity, 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Curve progression matching with skeletal growth in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the distal radius and ulna (DRU) classification, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Hu Y. and Cheung J.P.Y., Developmental spinal stenosis: a novel rat model with circumferential compression, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H. and Cheung J.P.Y., Differential psychometric properties of EQ-5D-5L and SF-6D utility measures in patients with low back pain, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Lau S.T. and Cheung J.P.Y., Lumbar spinal stenosis treated by conventional microsurgical laminotomy or endoscopic interlaminar decompression: cost-analysis to decision-making, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H. and Cheung J.P.Y., Psychometric validation of the adapted Traditional Chinese version of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association Back Pain Evaluation Questionnaire (JOABPEQ), Journal of Orthopaedic Science. 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H. and Cheung J.P.Y., Psychometric validation of the cross-culturally adapted traditional Chinese version of the Back Beliefs Questionnaire (BBQ) and Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ), European Spine Journal. 2018.
Cheung W.H.P., Wong C.K.H., Lau S.T. and Cheung J.P.Y., Responsiveness of the EuroQoL 5-dimension (EQ-5D) in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, European Spine Journal. 2017, 27 (2): 278-285.
Wang S., Shen Y.Y., Shi C.H., Yin P., Wang Z.H., Cheung W.H.P., Cheung J.P.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Skeletal Maturity Recognition Using a Fully Automated System With Convolutional Neural Networks, IEEE Access. 2018, 6: 29979-29993.
Wong A., Samartzis D., Cheung W.H.P. and Cheung J.P.Y., Paper #40: The prevalence and risk factors of back pain in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a large-scale cross-sectional study, 13th International Meeting of SOSORT 2018.
Wong A.Y.L., Samartzis D., Cheung W.H.P. and Cheung J.P.Y., The prevalence and risk factors of back pain in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis – a large-scale cross-sectional study, Annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) 2018, Banff, Canada. 2018.
Wong C.K.H., Cheung W.H.P., Luo N. and Cheung J.P.Y., Measurement properties of five-level and three-level EQ-5D-Y in paediatric patients in Hong Kong, 3rd EuroQol Academy Meeting 2018. .
Zehra U., Cheung J.P.Y., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung W.H.P. and Samartzis D., Spinopelvic alignment and the development of vertebral endplate abnormalities: The “Missing Link”, Annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) 2018, Banff, Canada. 2018.


Researcher : Cheung YLA

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Yan C.H. and Cheung Y.L.A., Combined intra-articular and intravenous tranexamic acid reduces blood loss in total knee arthroplasty: A Prospective randomised controlled trial, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 25 & 40.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Reduction of allogenic blood transfusion rate by patient blood management strategies in total knee arthroplasty, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 117.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Working towards transfusion-free total knee replacement surgery through patient blood management program, Abstract of 2018 Hospital Authority Convention, P.126, May 7-8, 2018. 126.
Cheung Y.L.A., Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Performance of highly cross-linked polyethylene in total hip arthroplasty in patients under 50 years of age, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 38.
Cheung Y.L.A., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The evolving pattern of total knee replacement for primary knee osteoarthritis in the past 17 Years, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 81.
Cheung Y.L.A., Yan C.H., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Why do total knee replacements fail?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 81.
Chiu P.K.Y., Chan P.K., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Outcomes of one-stage bilateral total knee replacement: A retrospective review, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 32.


Researcher : Chiu PKY

Project Title:The effect of bisphosphonate on established osteolytic lesions--a study of different approach and dosage in rabbit hip replacement model
Investigator(s):Chiu PKY, Tang WM, Zhu Y
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2003


Project Title:Changes of subchondral fluid dynamics and bone microarchitecture in osteoarthritis onset and progression - A comparative study of two strains of Guinea pigs with and without spontaneously occurring osteoarthritis
Investigator(s):Chiu PKY, Lu WW, Yan CH, Wen C
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:02/2011


Project Title:Is endothelin-1 a biomarker for the severity of knee osteoarthritis? A Hong Kong Cohort study
Investigator(s):Chiu PKY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:Is Endothelin-1 Signaling A Therapeutic Target to Rescue Osteoarthritis? An Experimental Study
Investigator(s):Chiu PKY, Vanhoutte PMGR, Chung SK, Wen C
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2014
Completion Date:08/2017


Project Title:Role of Vascular Endothelin-1 in Obesity-Induced Osteoarthritis
Investigator(s):Chiu PKY, Wen C, Yan CH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2015


List of Research Outputs

CHAN P.M.B., Wen C., YANG W.C., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Is subchondral bone cyst formation in non-load-bearing region of osteoarthritic knee a vascular problem?, Medical Hypotheses. 2017.
CHEN Y., HUANG Y., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Wei Q., Zhao J., Guo X., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Abnormal subchondral bone remodeling and its association with articular cartilage degradation in knees of type 2 diabetes patients, Bone Research. 2017.
CHEN Y., Hu Y., Yu Y.E., Zhang X., Watts T., Zhou B.I.N., Wang J., Wang T., Zhao W., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung F.K.L., Cao X., Macaulay W., Nishiyama K.K., Shane E., Lu W.W. and Guo X.E., Subchondral Trabecular Rod Loss and Plate Thickening in the Development of Osteoarthritis, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 2018, 33: 316-327.
Cai Z., Lu W.W., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Magnoflorine With Hyaluronic Acid Gel Regulate Subchondral Bone Regeneration And Attenuate Articular Cartilage Degeneration On The Early Stage Of Spontaneous Osteoarthritis, The 3rd International Musculoskeletal Research Conference. 2017.
Cai Z., Lu W.W., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Second Young Investigator Prize, International Musculoskeletal Research Society. 2017.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Can immediate mobilization of patients with total knee arthroplasty reduce hospital length of stay?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 133.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Yan C.H. and Cheung Y.L.A., Combined intra-articular and intravenous tranexamic acid reduces blood loss in total knee arthroplasty: A Prospective randomised controlled trial, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 25 & 40.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Comprehensive Osteoarthritis Management (COME) Programme - Multidisciplinary exercise training programme for patients with age-related osteoarthritis of knee, 13th International Symposium on Healthy Aging. 2018, 70.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Comprehensive Osteoarthritis Management Programme — Multidisciplinary exercise training programme for patients with OA knee in MMRC, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 68.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Dislocation rate and quality of life outcome EQ5D-5L when minimal hip stability precautions are used after total hip replacement, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 35.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Does passive muscle tension of the quadriceps related to self-perceived pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 66.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., High dose systemic dexamethasone reduces early postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty: A prospective double-blinded randomised controlled trial, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 23 &40.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Fu C.H.H., Long term effect of steroid in local infiltration analgesia after total knee arthroplasty. A paired-randomised controlled Trial, Abstract of 2018 Hospital Authority Convention, P.224, May 7-8, 2018.. 2017, 224.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Fu C.H.H., Long-term effect of steroid in local infiltration analgesia after total knee arthroplasty. A paired randomised controlled study, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 22 & 38.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Minimal hip stability are equally good and saft to conventional precautions after total hip replacement, Abstract of 2018 Hospital Authority Convention, P.133, May 7-8, 2018. 2017, 133.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., PREHAB and REHAB programme for enhancing fast track of total knee arthroplasty, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress,. 2017, 36.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H. and Wong S.H.J., Preoperative patient blood management programme — One-year report, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 34.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Reduction of allogenic blood transfusion rate by patient blood management strategies in total knee arthroplasty, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 117.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Relationship between muscle strength of hip abductors, knee loading and pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 69.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Review of Day 0 interventions after primary total knee arthroplasty, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 33.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Test-retest reliability of using EOS in measuring external tibia torsion angle in individuals with knee osteoarthritis and to explore its possible effect external knee adduction moment during gait, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 67.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., The effect of engaging patient’s sharing in preoperative joint replacement education programme on postoperative outcomes, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 31.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., The effectiveness of tailored activity pacing on patients with knee osteoarthritis, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 70.
Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of bioimpedance spectroscopy in measuring limb swelling after total knee replacement, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 128.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Working towards transfusion-free total knee replacement surgery through patient blood management program, Abstract of 2018 Hospital Authority Convention, P.126, May 7-8, 2018. 126.
Chan W.K., Chan P.K., Chan T.C.W., Fu C.H.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., CQI Project Award & Best Project Presentation Award, Hospital Authority. 2017.
Chan W.K.V., Chan P.K., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Fu C.H.H. and Cheung M.H.S., Arthur Yau Award for best clinical paper, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Distal femoral valgus cut angle in osteoarthritic population and its relevance with alignment in total knee arthroplasty, The 39th Annual Meeting of the Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand 2017. Pattaya, Thailand.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Intra-operative verification of distal femur resection can improve coronal alignment of total knee arthroplasty: Randomised controlled trial of a novel technique, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 41.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: 15 years’ experience in a teaching hospital, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 34.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., What anatomical parameters are associated with femoral component malalignment in total knee arthroplasty? Radiological analysis of 700 TKAs in a teaching hospital, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 78.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., intraoperative verification of distal femur resection can improve coronal alignment of TKA: A novel technique., The 5th Annual Meeting of Arthroplasty Society in Asia (ASIA).Panel discussion: Technique in TKA in Asia-Oceanian Countries.. 2017.
Cheung Y.L.A., Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Performance of highly cross-linked polyethylene in total hip arthroplasty in patients under 50 years of age, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 38.
Cheung Y.L.A., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The evolving pattern of total knee replacement for primary knee osteoarthritis in the past 17 Years, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 81.
Cheung Y.L.A., Yan C.H., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Why do total knee replacements fail?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 81.
Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K. and Siu K.T., Bacteriology and risk factors for periprosthetic joint infection after total knee arthroplasty: a study of 2543 cases, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2018.
Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and ZHANG C., Fatty Acid Binding protein 4 (FABP-4) as a biomarker for osteoarthritis. (Abstract Page 18-20. Sun Valley, Idaho, USA. August 6-9, 2017, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 47th International Musculoskeletal Biology Workshop at Sun Valley. 2017.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Magnoflorine with hyaluronic acid gel regulate subchondral bone regeneration and attenuate articular cartilage degeneration on the early stage of spontaneous osteoarthritis, The 3rd International Chinese Musculoskeletal Research Conference. Xinjiang, China (Best Poster Award). 2017.
Chiu P.K.Y., Multimodal periarticular injection plus continuous femoral nerve block versus multimodal periarticular injection without continuous femoral nerve block following total knee arthroplasty: A Prospective, crossover, randomised clinical trial, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 76.
Chiu P.K.Y., Chan P.K., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Outcomes of one-stage bilateral total knee replacement: A retrospective review, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 32.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., A randomised trial on femoral component rotation in total knee arthroplasty for Chinese patients: Gap balancing technique versus measured resection, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 76.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Alpha-defensin lateral flow test for diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 77.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Cement setting in extension or 90 degrees flexion in TKA: Does it matter?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 77.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Fast-track arthroplasty in Hong Kong: Is it achievable?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 76.
Siu K.T., Ng F.Y., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Bacteriology and risk factors associated with periprosthetic joint infection after primary total knee arthroplasty: retrospective study of 2543 cases, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2018.
Yan C.H., Cheng C.C.V., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Use of Body Exhaust System in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2018 Annual Meeting. 2018.
Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y., Chan P.K. and Fang C.X., David Fang trophy for the best paper on adult joint reconstruction, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association . 2017.
Yan C.H., ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y. and Xu A., Gold medal, 2017 International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada, Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced skills. 2017.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., Report on clinical outcomes and relationship between survivorship and postoperative lower limb alignment of primary total knee arthroplasty from 2000 to 2007, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 33.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., The Importance of Restoring Neutral Mechanical Alignment and Cementation Technique to Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Survivorship Analysis of 13 Years Follow Up, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2018 Annual Meeting. 2018.
Yan C.H., Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The novel use of blood D-dimer levels in the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 37.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of body exhaust suit system in primary total knee arthroplasty: Randomised trials, Abstracts of the 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 21.
Yan C.H., Cheng C.C.V., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of body exhaust suit system in primary total knee arthroplasty: randomized controlled trials, 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017.
Yan C.H., Yeung D., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of tourniquet in primary total knee arthroplasty – a randomized controlled trial, 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017.
Yan C.H., ZHANG C., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of tourniquet in primary total knee arthroplasty — A randomised controlled study, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 24 & 40.
ZHANG C., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Xu A., Alice L. Jee Young Investigator Award, Orthopaedic Research Society . 2017.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y., Lu W.W., Xu A. and Yan C.H., Best paper for associate member, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
ZHANG C., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Xu A., Blue Ribbon Poster Award, Orthopaedic Research Society. 2017.
ZHANG C., LI T., Chiu P.K.Y., Wen C., Xu A. and Yan C.H., FABP4 as a biomarker for knee osteoarthritis, Biomarkers in Medicine. 2018.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y., Xu A. and Yan C.H., Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) as A Biomarker for Osteoarthritis, 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y., Xu A. and Yan C.H., Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) as A Biomarker for Osteoarthritis, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 47th International Musculoskeletal Biology Workshop. 2017.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 as a biomarker for knee osteoarthritis, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 21.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Knocking out or Pharmaceutical Inhibition of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP4) Alleviates Osteoarthritis Induced by High-Fat Diet in Mice., Osteoarthritis & Cartilage, 2018, 26(6), 824-33. 2018.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y., CHAN P.M.B., LI T., Wen C., Xu A. and Yan C.H., Knocking out or pharmaceutical inhibition of fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP4) alleviates osteoarthritis induced by high-fat diet in mice, Osteoarthritis & Cartilage. 2018, 6: 824-833.


Researcher : Chow SP

Project Title:Combined Congress of APFSSH, ISSH & ISRM Problems in Treatment of Phalangeal Fractures
Investigator(s):Chow SP
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2000




Researcher : Chow W

List of Research Outputs

To M.K.T., Chow W. and Wang X., Cutout of non-telescopic Intramedullary Nail after Tibial Corrective Osteotomy in Skeletally Immature Patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta , 13 International Conference on Osteogenesis Imperfecta. 2017.


Researcher : DENG X

List of Research Outputs

DENG X., Deng H., LH Y.U. and Ip W.Y., Principle of Design and Analysis of Sample Questions in National Board for Certificatioin in Occupational Therapy:Implications for Development of Occupational Therapy in China, Chinese Journal Rehabilitation Theory Practice. China, cjrtponline, 2017, 23: 859-864.
Deng X., Chau L.H.P., Chiu S.Y., Leung K.P., LI S.W. and Ip W.Y., Exploratory use of ultrasound to determine whether demyelination following carpal tunnel syndrome co-exists with axonal degeneration, Neural Regeneration Research. 2018, 13: 317.


Researcher : Deng X

List of Research Outputs

DENG X., Deng H., LH Y.U. and Ip W.Y., Principle of Design and Analysis of Sample Questions in National Board for Certificatioin in Occupational Therapy:Implications for Development of Occupational Therapy in China, Chinese Journal Rehabilitation Theory Practice. China, cjrtponline, 2017, 23: 859-864.
Deng X., Chau L.H.P., Chiu S.Y., Leung K.P., LI S.W. and Ip W.Y., Exploratory use of ultrasound to determine whether demyelination following carpal tunnel syndrome co-exists with axonal degeneration, Neural Regeneration Research. 2018, 13: 317.


Researcher : FENG X

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., FENG X., Zehra U., Samartzis D., Cheung W.H.P. and Luk K.D.K., The biomechanical origins of Modic changes as mediated by disc stiffness: a finite-element analysis, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.


Researcher : Fang CX

Project Title:Role of expectation on outcome and satisfaction in distal radius fractures - Establishing a linkage using the trauma expectation factor and trauma outcome measurement (TEFTOM)
Investigator(s):Fang CX, Leung FKL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Trauma Asia Pacific
Start Date:11/2015


List of Research Outputs

Cheung M.H.S., Fang C.X. and Kwan K.Y.H., The Current Role of Minimal Invasive Surgery in Orthopaedics– A General Overview, Ann Musc Disord 1(1): 1003. 2017.
Fang C.X., 3D printing and its applications in medicine, ENGG 1206, HKU Invited lecture for Biomedical engineering (undergraduates). 2017.
Fang C.X., Yee K.H., Lau T.W., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Best Poster Award, Alterstraumatologie Kongress 2018 - Zurich. 2018.
Fang C.X., Alabdulrahman H. and Pape H.C., Complications after percutaneous internal fixator for anterior pelvic ring injuries, International Orthopaedics. 2017, 41: 1785-1790.
Fang C.X., Kulper S.A., Lu W.W. and Leung F.K.L., Geneva Innovations Convention 2018 Silver Award – Fang-Kulper Anti-penetration bone implant , Swiss Federal Government. 2018.
Fang C.X., Alabdulrahman H., Pfeifer R., Tarkin I.S. and Pape H.C., Late reconstruction of severe open-book deformities of the pelvis — tips and tricks, International Orthopaedics. 2017, 41: 1777-1784.
Fang C.X., The Current Role of Minimally Invasive Fracture Repair., Hong Kong Medical Diary. 2017, 22(7): 18-21.
Fok M.W.M., Fang C.X., Fung B.K.K. and Leung F.K.L., The status of triangular fibrocartilage complex after the union of distal radius fractures with internal plate fixation., SICOT Research Award. 2017.
KULPER S.A., Sze K.Y., Fang C.X., Ren X., Guo M., Schneider K., Leung F.K.L., Lu W.W. and Ngan A.H.W., A novel fracture mechanics model explaining the axial penetration of bone-like porous, compressible solids by various orthopaedic implants tips, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. Elsevier, 2018, 80: 128-136.
KULPER S.A., Sze K.Y., Fang C.X., Ren X., Guo M., Schneider K., Leung F.K.L., Lu W.W. and Ngan A.H.W., A novel fracture mechanics model explaining the axial penetration of bonelike porous, compressible solids by various orthopaedic implant tips, Journal of the Mechanical Behaviour of Biomedical Materials. 2018, 80: 128-136.
Kulper S.A., Fang C.X., Ren X., Guo M., Sze K.Y., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Development and initial validation of a novel smoothed-particle hydrodynamics-based simulation model of trabecular bone penetration by metallic implants, Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2017.
Wong S.H.J., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Yee K.H., Pun C.T.T., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., HKOA 2018 – Best trainee paper award (corresponding author and supervisor) , HK Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Wong T.M., Leung F.K.L., Lau T.W., Fang C.X., Chan H.W.F. and Wu J., Effectiveness of a Day Rehabilitation Program in Improving Functional Outcome and Reducing Mortality and Readmission of Elderly Patients With Fragility Hip Fractures, Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2018, 9: 1-8.
Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y., Chan P.K. and Fang C.X., David Fang trophy for the best paper on adult joint reconstruction, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association . 2017.


Researcher : Fok MWM

List of Research Outputs

Fok M.W.M., Fang C.X., Fung B.K.K. and Leung F.K.L., The status of triangular fibrocartilage complex after the union of distal radius fractures with internal plate fixation., SICOT Research Award. 2017.


Researcher : Fu CHH

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Yan C.H. and Cheung Y.L.A., Combined intra-articular and intravenous tranexamic acid reduces blood loss in total knee arthroplasty: A Prospective randomised controlled trial, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 25 & 40.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Fu C.H.H., Long term effect of steroid in local infiltration analgesia after total knee arthroplasty. A paired-randomised controlled Trial, Abstract of 2018 Hospital Authority Convention, P.224, May 7-8, 2018.. 2017, 224.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Fu C.H.H., Long-term effect of steroid in local infiltration analgesia after total knee arthroplasty. A paired randomised controlled study, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 22 & 38.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H. and Wong S.H.J., Preoperative patient blood management programme — One-year report, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 34.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Reduction of allogenic blood transfusion rate by patient blood management strategies in total knee arthroplasty, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 117.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Working towards transfusion-free total knee replacement surgery through patient blood management program, Abstract of 2018 Hospital Authority Convention, P.126, May 7-8, 2018. 126.
Chan W.K., Chan P.K., Chan T.C.W., Fu C.H.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., CQI Project Award & Best Project Presentation Award, Hospital Authority. 2017.
Chan W.K.V., Chan P.K., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Fu C.H.H. and Cheung M.H.S., Arthur Yau Award for best clinical paper, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Distal femoral valgus cut angle in osteoarthritic population and its relevance with alignment in total knee arthroplasty, The 39th Annual Meeting of the Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand 2017. Pattaya, Thailand.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Intra-operative verification of distal femur resection can improve coronal alignment of total knee arthroplasty: Randomised controlled trial of a novel technique, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 41.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: 15 years’ experience in a teaching hospital, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 34.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., What anatomical parameters are associated with femoral component malalignment in total knee arthroplasty? Radiological analysis of 700 TKAs in a teaching hospital, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 78.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., intraoperative verification of distal femur resection can improve coronal alignment of TKA: A novel technique., The 5th Annual Meeting of Arthroplasty Society in Asia (ASIA).Panel discussion: Technique in TKA in Asia-Oceanian Countries.. 2017.
Cheung Y.L.A., Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Performance of highly cross-linked polyethylene in total hip arthroplasty in patients under 50 years of age, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 38.
Cheung Y.L.A., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The evolving pattern of total knee replacement for primary knee osteoarthritis in the past 17 Years, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 81.
Cheung Y.L.A., Yan C.H., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Why do total knee replacements fail?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 81.
Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K. and Siu K.T., Bacteriology and risk factors for periprosthetic joint infection after total knee arthroplasty: a study of 2543 cases, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2018.
Chiu P.K.Y., Chan P.K., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Outcomes of one-stage bilateral total knee replacement: A retrospective review, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 32.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., A randomised trial on femoral component rotation in total knee arthroplasty for Chinese patients: Gap balancing technique versus measured resection, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 76.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Alpha-defensin lateral flow test for diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 77.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Cement setting in extension or 90 degrees flexion in TKA: Does it matter?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 77.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Fast-track arthroplasty in Hong Kong: Is it achievable?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 76.
Siu K.T., Ng F.Y., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Bacteriology and risk factors associated with periprosthetic joint infection after primary total knee arthroplasty: retrospective study of 2543 cases, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2018.
Yan C.H., Cheng C.C.V., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Use of Body Exhaust System in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2018 Annual Meeting. 2018.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., Report on clinical outcomes and relationship between survivorship and postoperative lower limb alignment of primary total knee arthroplasty from 2000 to 2007, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 33.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., The Importance of Restoring Neutral Mechanical Alignment and Cementation Technique to Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Survivorship Analysis of 13 Years Follow Up, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2018 Annual Meeting. 2018.
Yan C.H., Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The novel use of blood D-dimer levels in the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 37.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of body exhaust suit system in primary total knee arthroplasty: Randomised trials, Abstracts of the 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 21.
Yan C.H., Cheng C.C.V., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of body exhaust suit system in primary total knee arthroplasty: randomized controlled trials, 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017.
Yan C.H., Yeung D., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of tourniquet in primary total knee arthroplasty – a randomized controlled trial, 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017.
Yan C.H., ZHANG C., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of tourniquet in primary total knee arthroplasty — A randomised controlled study, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 24 & 40.


Researcher : Fung BKK

List of Research Outputs

Fok M.W.M., Fang C.X., Fung B.K.K. and Leung F.K.L., The status of triangular fibrocartilage complex after the union of distal radius fractures with internal plate fixation., SICOT Research Award. 2017.


Researcher : HUANG Y

List of Research Outputs

CHEN Y., HUANG Y., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Wei Q., Zhao J., Guo X., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Abnormal subchondral bone remodeling and its association with articular cartilage degradation in knees of type 2 diabetes patients, Bone Research. 2017.
Huang Y., Xiao J., Leung V.Y.L., Lu W.W., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Lumbar intervertebral disc allograft transplantation: the revascularisation pattern, European Spine Journal. 2018, 27: 728-736.


Researcher : Hu Y

Project Title:Novel method for fast extraction and auto-recognition of somatosensory evoked potentials
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Luk KDK, Chan SC, Chang C
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2007


Project Title:Studying Effectiveness and Compliance of Neck Support for Car Repairing Workers
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Luk KDK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:The OSH Enhancement Scheme for SMEs
Start Date:01/2007


Project Title:Hardware Oriented Processor for Evoked Potential Fast Extraction and Auto-detection
Investigator(s):Hu Y
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:Hardware Oriented Processor for Evoked Potential Fast Extraction and Auto-detection
Investigator(s):Hu Y
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards 2010-11
Investigator(s):Hu Y
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards
Start Date:09/2010


Project Title:A novel technology for objective low back pain rehabilitation assessment based on automatic dynamic topography analysis of lumbar muscular contraction (ITS/119/12)
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Chan KW, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:A novel technology for objective low back pain rehabilitation assessment based on automatic dynamic topography analysis of lumbar muscular contraction
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Chan KW, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:10/2012


Project Title:A Novel Technology for Objective Low Back Pain Rehabilitation Assessment Based on Automatic Dynamic Topography Analysis of Lumbar Muscular Contraction
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Chan KW, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:05/2013


Project Title:Development of a wearable transcranial dc-stimulator for chronic pain management
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Cheung CW, Mak KC, Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 3)
Start Date:02/2016


Project Title:A Prediction Model Based on Diffusion Tensor Imaging for the Prognosis of Surgical Treatment of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Luk KDK, Mak KC, Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2016
Completion Date:03/2018


Project Title:Somatosensory brain computer interface driving robotic glove for hand function rehabilitation
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Wang Z, Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:Development of a Wearable Transcranial DC-Stimulator for Chronic Pain Management
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:Development of a Wearable Transcranial DC-Stimulator for Chronic Pain Management
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Cheung CW, Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:09/2016


Project Title:The neural bases of multi-task training for promoting automaticity of technical skills in surgery
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Masters RSW, Poolton JM, Leung GKK, Foo CC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2016


Project Title:Provision of diffusion tensor imaging for cervical spondylotic myelopathy diagnosis in elderly
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Cheung JPY, Cheung WY, Koljonen PA, Kwan KYH, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:S.K. Yee Medical Foundation - General Award
Start Date:05/2017


Project Title:Intraoperative electrophysiological signals for localization and for determining the pathogenesis of iatrogenic spinal cord injuries
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Luk KDK, Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2017


Project Title:The Tenth Annual Conference of International Association of Neurorestoratology (IANR); Spinal Cord Connectome by Resting-state fMRI
Investigator(s):Hu Y
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2017
Completion Date:09/2017


Project Title:Development of multi-channel surface electromyography controller for intelligent multifunctional prosthesis
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Wang Z, Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:11/2017


Project Title:A Novel Measurement System of Hand Function
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Luk KDK, Wang Z, Cheung JPY, Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 3)
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:Diffusion tensor imaging and resting-state fMRI assessment in patients with spinal cord injury
Investigator(s):Hu Y, Mak HKF
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2018


List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Hu Y., Novel compression rat model for developmental spinal stenosis, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung W.H.P., Hu Y. and Cheung J.P.Y., Developmental spinal stenosis: a novel rat model with circumferential compression, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Cui H., LI G., Pu J., Kang C. and Hu Y., Single trial somatosensory evoked potential changes in animal model of cervical myelopathy, The 8th WACBE World Congress on Bioengineering.. 2017.
Dong X., Liu T., Wang H., Yang J., Chen Z., Hu Y. and Li Y., A novel dual-wavelength laser stimulator to elicit transient and tonic nociceptive stimulation., Lasers Med Sci.. 2017, 32(5): 1001-1008.
Feng L., Cui H., Xie X. and Hu Y., Source analysis of ERP components with visual-somatosensory stimuli., The 8th WACBE World Congress on Bioengineering. 2017.
Hu Y., Clinical Practice for Paraplegic Patients to Regain Walking: From Orthosis to Robotics, ‘One belt and one road’ International Symposium on Intelligent rehabilitation. 2017.
Hu Y., Clinical guideline of Intraoperative spinal cord monitoring, The 4th Annual Conference of Chinese Neurorestoratology Society. 2017.
Hu Y., Intraoperative spinal cord monitoring based on fast Somatosensory evoked potential detection, The 12th COA International Academic Conference (COA 2017). 2017.
Hu Y., Progress prediction model of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis based on big data analysis., 2017 Silk Road Xi'an International Orthopaedic Congress.. 2017.
Hu Y., Resting state functional MRI to explore functional networks in the spinal cord. , The 4th National spinal cord basic research and clinical innovation Congress.. 2017.
Hu Y., Cui H.Y., Xu S.P., Xie X.B. and Li B.O., Second Prize for 2017COA Orthopaedic innovation and translational medicine award , 骨科創新與轉化獎二等獎, Chinese Orthopaedic Association,Chinese Medical Association . 中華醫學會骨科分會, 2017.
Hu Y., Single Trial Somatosensory Evoked Potential Latency Variability as A Novel Measurement of Spinal Cord Demyelination., The 13th Congress of Chinese Association of Spine and Spinal Cord. 2017.
Hu Y., Spinal Cord Connectome by Resting-state fMRI , The 10th Annual Conference of International Association of Neurorestoratology (IANR). . 2017.
Hu Y., Spinal cord rsfMRI., The 5th Annual meeting of Neurorestoratology. 2018.
Hu Y., Successful transcranial electrical motor-evoked potentials monitoring during spinal surgery in young children, 2017 Silk Road Xi'an International Orthopaedic Congress. . 2017.
Huang Y., Xiao J., Leung V.Y.L., Lu W.W., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Lumbar intervertebral disc allograft transplantation: the revascularisation pattern, European Spine Journal. 2018, 27: 728-736.
Huang Z., Li R., Liu J., Huang Z., Hu Y., Wu X. and Zhu Q., Longitudinal electrophysiological changes after cervical hemi-contusion spinal cord injury in rats., Neurosci Lett. 2017, 664: 116-122.
JIANG N., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A machine learning-based surface electromyography topography evaluation for prognostic prediction of functional restoration rehabilitation in chronic low back pain, Spine. 2017, 42(21): 1635-1642.
LI X., Wen R., SHEN Z., Wang Z., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A Wearable Detector for Simultaneous Finger Joint Motion Measurement, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and Systems. 2018, 12: 644-654.
LI X., Wen R., Shen S., Wang Z., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A wearable detector for simultaneous finger joint motion measurement, IEEE Trans Biomed Circuits Syst.. 2018, 12(3): 644-654.
LI X., Wan K., Wen R. and Hu Y., Best Student Paper Award of 2018 IEEE CIVEMSA: Development of Finger Motion Reconstruction System Based on Leap Motion Controller, IEEE Computational Intelligence Society and the IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society. 2018.
LI X., Wan K., Wen R. and Hu Y., Development of Finger Motion Reconstruction System Based on Leap Motion Controller., The 23rd annual IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Virtual Environments for Measurement Systems and Applications (IEEE CIVEMSA 2018). 2018.
Li Y., Kang C., Wei Z., Qu X., Liu T., Zhou Y., Wang W. and Hu Y., Beta oscillations in major depression – signalling a new cortical circuit for central executive function, Sci Rep. 2017, 18021.
MA X., Hu Y. and Mak K.C., Neuroplasticity of visual perception in balance control of cervical myelopathy patients: a quantitative posturography study., The 8th WACBE World Congress on Bioengineering. . 2017.
Peng M.J., Chen H.Y., Hu Y., Ju X. and Bai B., Finite Element Analysis of porously punched prosthetic short stem virtually designed for simulative uncemented Hip Arthroplasty, BMC Musculoskelet Disord.. 2017, 18(1): 295.
Pu J., Li J. and Hu Y., A Fast Classifier for Somatosensory Brain-computer Interface., Seventh International BCI Meeting. 2018.
Tang Q., Nan W., Wan F. and Hu Y., Neurofeedback improves SSVEP BCI performance on subjects with both 'high' and 'low' performance, Seventh International BCI Meeting.. 2018.
WANG Y., LI G., Cui H.Y. and Hu Y., A Machine Learning Approach to Explore Cervical Myelopathic Location from Somatosensory Evoked Potentials., The 3rd International Conference on Fuzzy Systems and Data Mining (FSDM2017). 2017.
Wang S., Hu Y., Shen Y. and Li H., Classification of Diffusion Tensor Metrics for the Diagnosis of a Myelopathic Cord Using Machine Learning., Int J Neural Syst. 2018, 28(2): 1750036.
Wang S., Yang Y., Li Q., Zhu J., Shen J., Tian Y., Hu Y., Li Z., Xu W., Jiao Y., Cao R. and Zhang J., High-Risk Surgical Maneuvers for Impending True-Positive Intraoperative Neurologic Monitoring Alerts: Experience in 3139 Consecutive Spine Surgeries, World Neurosurg.. 2018, 30882-9.
Wang S., Shen Y.Y., Shi C.H., Yin P., Wang Z.H., Cheung W.H.P., Cheung J.P.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Skeletal Maturity Recognition Using a Fully Automated System With Convolutional Neural Networks, IEEE Access. 2018, 6: 29979-29993.
Wong C., Wan F. and Hu Y., Brain functional connectivity associates with fatigue in SSVEP-BCI applications, Seventh International BCI Meeting. 2018.
Yang L., Wan F., Nan W., Zhu F.F. and Hu Y., Reliable detection for implicit waveform-specific learning in continuous tracking task paradigm, Scientific Reports. Nature, 2017, 7.
Yang L., Shen L., Nan W., Tang Q., Wan F., Zhu F.F. and Hu Y., Time course of EEG activities in continuous tracking task: a pilot study, Computer Assisted Surgery. Taylor & Francis, 2017, 1-8.


Researcher : Huang Y

List of Research Outputs

CHEN Y., HUANG Y., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Wei Q., Zhao J., Guo X., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Abnormal subchondral bone remodeling and its association with articular cartilage degradation in knees of type 2 diabetes patients, Bone Research. 2017.
Huang Y., Xiao J., Leung V.Y.L., Lu W.W., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Lumbar intervertebral disc allograft transplantation: the revascularisation pattern, European Spine Journal. 2018, 27: 728-736.


Researcher : Ip WY

Project Title:Study on wrist problems
Investigator(s):Ip WY, Chow SP
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:01/1996


Project Title:The study of work related hand injuries in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Ip WY, Chow SP
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Occupational Safety and Health Council - Research Grant Projects
Start Date:01/1998


Project Title:29th Annual Meeting of the Controlled Release Society Case Report Using Resorbable Polylactide Sponge for Controlled Release of Vancomycin in Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus Osteomyelitis
Investigator(s):Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2002


Project Title:International Meeting on Upper Limb in Tetraplegia A Local Experience of Upper Limb Surgery for Tetraplegia in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2007


Project Title:Investigation on advanced composite material with bioactivity and degradability for tendon regeneration
Investigator(s):Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2009


Project Title:investigation on the formation of a new bone graft substitution biomaterial which promotes progressive bony tissue repair over the critical-sized or inter-segmental defects
Investigator(s):Ip WY, Lam KW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:02/2011


Project Title:10th World Symposium on Congential Malformations of the Hand and Upper Limb; Botox injection in the management of upper limb deformities in crebral palsy patients
Investigator(s):Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2015


Project Title:A Novel Resorbable Magnesium Alloy Fixation System for Orthopaedic Application: Design of a New Bone Plate and Screw System and its Biomechanical Evaluation
Investigator(s):Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Trauma Asia Pacific
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Investigation of neuroplastic change in Peripheral Nerve Compression Injury (PNCI) within artificial animal model
Investigator(s):Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2017


Project Title:American Association for Hand Surgery 2018 Annual Meeting; Exploring Use of Ultrasonography(US) to Distinguish Symptom Dominance for Patients with CTS and implications for different neuroplastic pattern secondary to CTS
Investigator(s):Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:01/2018
Completion Date:01/2018


Project Title:Multi-layer electrospun nerve guidance conduit for peripheral nerve regeneration
Investigator(s):Ip WY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2018


List of Research Outputs

DENG X., Deng H., LH Y.U. and Ip W.Y., Principle of Design and Analysis of Sample Questions in National Board for Certificatioin in Occupational Therapy:Implications for Development of Occupational Therapy in China, Chinese Journal Rehabilitation Theory Practice. China, cjrtponline, 2017, 23: 859-864.
Deng X., Chau L.H.P., Chiu S.Y., Leung K.P., LI S.W. and Ip W.Y., Exploratory use of ultrasound to determine whether demyelination following carpal tunnel syndrome co-exists with axonal degeneration, Neural Regeneration Research. 2018, 13: 317.
Lui Y.F. and Ip W.Y., Biological Evaluation of Flexible Polyurethane/Poly l-Lactic Acid Composite Scaffold as a Potential Filler for Bone Regeneration, Materials. 2017, 10: 1042.


Researcher : JIANG N

List of Research Outputs

JIANG N., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A machine learning-based surface electromyography topography evaluation for prognostic prediction of functional restoration rehabilitation in chronic low back pain, Spine. 2017, 42(21): 1635-1642.


Researcher : KULPER SA

List of Research Outputs

Fang C.X., Kulper S.A., Lu W.W. and Leung F.K.L., Geneva Innovations Convention 2018 Silver Award – Fang-Kulper Anti-penetration bone implant , Swiss Federal Government. 2018.
KULPER S.A., Sze K.Y., Fang C.X., Ren X., Guo M., Schneider K., Leung F.K.L., Lu W.W. and Ngan A.H.W., A novel fracture mechanics model explaining the axial penetration of bone-like porous, compressible solids by various orthopaedic implants tips, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. Elsevier, 2018, 80: 128-136.
KULPER S.A., Sze K.Y., Fang C.X., Ren X., Guo M., Schneider K., Leung F.K.L., Lu W.W. and Ngan A.H.W., A novel fracture mechanics model explaining the axial penetration of bonelike porous, compressible solids by various orthopaedic implant tips, Journal of the Mechanical Behaviour of Biomedical Materials. 2018, 80: 128-136.
Kulper S.A., Fang C.X., Ren X., Guo M., Sze K.Y., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Development and initial validation of a novel smoothed-particle hydrodynamics-based simulation model of trabecular bone penetration by metallic implants, Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2017.
Kulper S.A., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Geneva Innovations Convention 2018 Silver Award – Fang-Kulper Anti-penetration bone implant , Swiss Federal Government. 2018.


Researcher : Kang C

List of Research Outputs

Cui H., LI G., Pu J., Kang C. and Hu Y., Single trial somatosensory evoked potential changes in animal model of cervical myelopathy, The 8th WACBE World Congress on Bioengineering.. 2017.
Li Y., Kang C., Wei Z., Qu X., Liu T., Zhou Y., Wang W. and Hu Y., Beta oscillations in major depression – signalling a new cortical circuit for central executive function, Sci Rep. 2017, 18021.


Researcher : Koh HY

List of Research Outputs

Kwan K.Y.H., Cheng A.C.S., Koh H.Y., Chiu A.Y.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Effectiveness of Schroth exercises during bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a preliminary study - SOSORT Award 2017, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2017, 12: 32.
Kwan K.Y.H., Zhang J., Cheung R., Koh H.Y., Chan C. and Cheung K.M.C., New insight into cervical myelopathic hand sign: a pilot study, Asia Pacific Spine Society 2018 Annual Meeting, Taipei, Taiwan, June 8-9, 2018.


Researcher : Kwan KYH

Project Title:Continuous intraocular pressure patterns in spine surgery: a prospective case-controlled study
Investigator(s):Kwan KYH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Spine Asia Pacific
Start Date:09/2015


Project Title:Treatment of the proximal thoracic curve in double thoracic adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: fusion strategy and correction of shoulder imbalance
Investigator(s):Kwan KYH, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research for New Staff
Start Date:01/2016
Completion Date:12/2017


Project Title:Motion analysis of the myelopathy hand: new insight into the classical sign
Investigator(s):Kwan KYH, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2017
Completion Date:11/2018


Project Title:11th APSS- APPOS 2017; Prediction by expert oncologists is more accurate than the revised Tokuhashi score in determining survival for patients with metastatic spinal cord compression/Schroth scoliosis-specific exercises with bracing is superior to bracing alone in controlling curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: results from a matched cohort study
Investigator(s):Kwan KYH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2017
Completion Date:09/2017


List of Research Outputs

Chan W.Y., Yip J., Yick K.L., Ng S.P., Lu L., Cheung K.M.C., Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Yeung K.W.K. and Tse C.Y., Mechanical and Clinical Evaluation of a Shape Memory Alloy and Conventional Struts in a Flexible Scoliotic Brace, Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., 1B: The Role of Magnetically-controlled Growing Rods as a Temporary Internal Brace for Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis with Failed Bracing, 52nd Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society 2017 (September 6-9 Philadelphia, PA, USA). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Early onset scoliosis treated by magnetically controlled growing rods: mid- to long-term follow-up and analysis of 5 graduates, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Mean 6-year follow-up of magnetically controlled growing rod patients with early onset scoliosis, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., Paediatric Orthopaedics Award Paper: The Significance Of Clunking With Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K., Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung K.M.C. and Obid P., Reliability of spino-pelvic, thoracic and magnetically controlled growing rod distractions using biplanar stereoradiography, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., Rod lengthening with the magnetically controlled growing rod: factors influencing rod slippage and reduced gains during distractions, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan B.B. and Cheung K.M.C., Rod lengthening with the magnetically controlled growing rod: factors influencing rod slippage and reduced gains during distractions, Spine. 2018, 43(7): E399-E405.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan B.B. and Cheung K.M.C., Rod lengthening with the magnetically controlled growing rod, SPINE. 2017, 1.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., The Patterns Of Distractions In Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions: Any Effect Of Law Of Diminishing Returns?, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., The Significance of Clunking in Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions: A Prospective Analysis of 22 Patients, 52nd Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society 2017 (September 6-9 Philadelphia, PA, USA). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., The effect of clunking on spine lengthening with magnetically controlled growing rod distractions (APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award Nominee), 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung M.H.S., Fang C.X. and Kwan K.Y.H., The Current Role of Minimal Invasive Surgery in Orthopaedics– A General Overview, Ann Musc Disord 1(1): 1003. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., 2D: Ten-Year Follow-Up of Jarcho-Levin Syndrome with Thoracic Insufficiency Treated by Prosthetic Rib/Rib Based Construct-Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Hybrid, 52nd Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society 2017 (September 6-9 Philadelphia, PA, USA). 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., 3-D printing in spine surgery, Annual Meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society, Taipei, Taiwan, June 8-9, 2018. 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., 3-dimensional shape of the spine in conservative treatment of scoliosis, Research Seminar Series, TransMedTech Institute and CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, University of Montreal, Canada, October 13, 2017. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Adjacent segment disease: how to present and manage, 39th Annual Meeting of the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand, October 20-22, 2017. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Case discussion: sagittal balance, 11th Combined Meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society and Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedic Society, Goa, India, September 22-24, 2017. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Clinical booth: what does an orthopaedic surgeon do, Global Aspiring Medic Conference 2017, Hong Kong, July 22, 2017. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Comparison of flexibility assessments in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Global Spine Congress, Singapore, May 2-5, 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., Cheng A.C.S., Koh H.Y., Chiu A.Y.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Effectiveness of Schroth exercises during bracing in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a preliminary study - SOSORT Award 2017, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2017, 12: 32.
Kwan K.Y.H., Emerging biotechologies and unfulfilled needs of spinal surgeons, Simpson Querrey Institute Seminar Series, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, USA, March 8, 2018. 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., Fixation strategies in the osteoporotic spine, Annual Meeting of the Young Osteoporosis Group of the Chinese Medical Association Orthopaedic Chapter. 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., Importance of 3-dimensional deformity correction in the conservative management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, PR China, June 29, 2018. 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., Lumbar laminectomy and medial facetectomy: indications, outcomes, techniques, Asia Pacific Spine Society Basic Spine Course, SIngapore, May 26-27, 2018. 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., Lumbar spinal fusion, bone graft technique and complications, AOSpine Advanced Course, Yangon, Myanmar, December 2-3, 2017. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., MAGEC surgical treatment, 11th Congress of the Chinese Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Hangzhou, PR China, May 10-13, 2018. 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., Machine learning algorithm in prognosticating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis progression, 2nd Asia Pacific Spine Study Group Conference, Jishuitan Orthopaedic FOrum, Beijing, PR China, April 20, 2018. 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., Microdiscectomy: the gold standard for lumbar herniation, AOSpine Advanced Course, Yangon, Myanmar, December 2-3, 2017. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Mrs Gordon Wu Exchange Professorship 2017-2018, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., Zhang J., Cheung R., Koh H.Y., Chan C. and Cheung K.M.C., New insight into cervical myelopathic hand sign: a pilot study, Asia Pacific Spine Society 2018 Annual Meeting, Taipei, Taiwan, June 8-9, 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., New trends in spinal surgery, PRACC in Orthopaedics and Traumatology Nursing 2017-18, Hong Kong, August 8, 2017. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D., Lenke L., Shaffrey C., Carreon :.L., Dahl B., Fehlings M., Ames C., Boachie-Adjei O., Dekutoski M., Kebaish K., Lewis S., Matsuyama Y., Mehdian H., Pellise F., Qiu Y., Schwab F. and Cheung K.M.C., Non-neurologic adverse events after complex adult spinal deformity surgery: results from the prospective, multicenter Scoli-RISK-1 study, Global Spine Congress, SIngapore, May 2-5, 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Performance characteristics of a novel handheld web-based device for 3D topographical detection and assessment of scoliosis, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., To M.K.T., Choi H., Yiu K.L., Lau J.Y.N., Lau L.T., Tsang P.Y.L., Chu S.L.H., Cheung K.C.B. and Cheung K.M.C., Performance characteristics of a novel handheld web-based device for 3D topographical detection and assessment of scoliosis, Global Spine Congress, Singapore, May 2-5, 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., To M.K.T., Choi H., Yiu K.L., Lau J.Y.N., Lau L.T., Tsang P.Y.L., Chu S.L.H., Cheung K.C.B. and Cheung K.M.C., Performance characteristics of a novel handheld web-based device for 3D topographical detection and assessment of scoliosis, Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, USA, March 10- 13, 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Pre-operative evaluation and imaging techniques in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, In: Berven SH, de Kleuver M, AOSpine Master Series Volume 9 Pediatric Spinal Deformity. 2018, 15-27.
Kwan K.Y.H., Results on RCT for non-operative treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, 11th Congress of the Chinese Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Hangzhou, PR China, May 10-13, 2018. 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., Sagittal alignment and balance in adult spinal deformity, AOSpine Advanced Course, Yangon, Myanmar, December 2-3, 2017. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Significance of clinical and radiological assessment of cervcial myelopathy, AOSpine Advanced Course, Yangon, Myanmar, December 2-3, 2017. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Techniques and Complications of Bone Graft Harvesting, Rothmans-Simeone The Spine, 7th Edition. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Ten year follow-up of Jarcho-Levin syndrome with thoracic insufficiency treated by VEPTR and MCGR VEPTR hybrid, 52nd Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Philadephia, USA, September 6-9, 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Treatment of TB spine, AOSpine Advanced Course, Yangon, Myanmar, December 2-3, 2017. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., Treatment of metastatic spinal cord compression, AOSpine Advanced Course, Yangon, Myanmar, December 2-3, 2017. 2017.
Obid P., Yiu K.L., Cheung K.M.C., Kwan K.Y.H., Ruf M. and Cheung J.P.Y., Reliability of Rod lengthening, Thoracic and Spino-Pelvic Measurements on Biplanar Stereoradiography in Patients Treated with Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods, SPINE. 2018, 1.
Obid P., Yiu K.L., Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheung J.P.Y., Reliability of spino-pelvic and thoracic measurements with the EOS in patients with magnetically controlled growing rods in-situ, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
Wong Y.W., Kwan K.Y.H. and Luk K.D.K., Cervical ribs as a caution for spine surgeons in thoracic spinal surgery, Indian Spine Journal. 2018, 1: 65-68.


Researcher : LEE TY

List of Research Outputs

Tam W.K., Sakai D., LIU D., LEE T.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Tuan R.S. and Leung V.Y.L., Deriving nucleus pulposus-like progenitors from MAP Kinase Interference Coupled Chondrogenic Induction in mesenchymal stem cells , eCM XVIII: Cartilage & Disc: Repair and Regeneration. 2018.


Researcher : LI G

List of Research Outputs

Cui H., LI G., Pu J., Kang C. and Hu Y., Single trial somatosensory evoked potential changes in animal model of cervical myelopathy, The 8th WACBE World Congress on Bioengineering.. 2017.
WANG Y., LI G., Cui H.Y. and Hu Y., A Machine Learning Approach to Explore Cervical Myelopathic Location from Somatosensory Evoked Potentials., The 3rd International Conference on Fuzzy Systems and Data Mining (FSDM2017). 2017.


Researcher : LI T

List of Research Outputs

ZHANG C., LI T., Chiu P.K.Y., Wen C., Xu A. and Yan C.H., FABP4 as a biomarker for knee osteoarthritis, Biomarkers in Medicine. 2018.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y., CHAN P.M.B., LI T., Wen C., Xu A. and Yan C.H., Knocking out or pharmaceutical inhibition of fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP4) alleviates osteoarthritis induced by high-fat diet in mice, Osteoarthritis & Cartilage. 2018, 6: 824-833.


Researcher : LI X

List of Research Outputs

LI X., Wen R., SHEN Z., Wang Z., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A Wearable Detector for Simultaneous Finger Joint Motion Measurement, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and Systems. 2018, 12: 644-654.
LI X., Wen R., Shen S., Wang Z., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A wearable detector for simultaneous finger joint motion measurement, IEEE Trans Biomed Circuits Syst.. 2018, 12(3): 644-654.
LI X., Wan K., Wen R. and Hu Y., Best Student Paper Award of 2018 IEEE CIVEMSA: Development of Finger Motion Reconstruction System Based on Leap Motion Controller, IEEE Computational Intelligence Society and the IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society. 2018.
LI X., Wan K., Wen R. and Hu Y., Development of Finger Motion Reconstruction System Based on Leap Motion Controller., The 23rd annual IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Virtual Environments for Measurement Systems and Applications (IEEE CIVEMSA 2018). 2018.


Researcher : LIN Z

List of Research Outputs

LIN Z., Wu J., Zhao Y.L., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Leung F.K.L. and Yeung K.W.K., Fabrication and biocompatibility of monodisperse PLGA/MgO-alginate core-shell microspheres via a microfluidic capillary device for in-situ bone regeneration, The European Society of Biomaterials 28th Annual Conference, Athens, Greece. 2017.


Researcher : LIU D

List of Research Outputs

Tam W.K., Sakai D., LIU D., LEE T.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Tuan R.S. and Leung V.Y.L., Deriving nucleus pulposus-like progenitors from MAP Kinase Interference Coupled Chondrogenic Induction in mesenchymal stem cells , eCM XVIII: Cartilage & Disc: Repair and Regeneration. 2018.


Researcher : Lau TW

List of Research Outputs

Cheng M., Lee K.Y., Chang A.L., Ho H.F., Chan L.S., Lee K.B., Kwok P.H., Lee A.W., Wong K.K., Kam C.W., Leung G.K.K., Wong J.S., Cheung N.K., Yeung J.H., Tang N., Choi S.H., Lau T.W., Wong H.T. and Leung M., Three-in-one protocol reduces mortality of patients with haemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures - a five year multi-centred review in Hong Kong, International Orthopaedics. 2018, Epub on 2018-02-27.
Choi S.W., Leung F.K.L., Lau T.W. and Wong G.T.C., Impact of postoperative haemoglobin on length of stay post fractured hip repair in patients with standardised perioperative management, HIP International. 2018, E Pub.
Fang C.X., Yee K.H., Lau T.W., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Best Poster Award, Alterstraumatologie Kongress 2018 - Zurich. 2018.
Leung F.K.L., Lau T.W., Yuen G.W.Y., Chan E.M.T., Chan P. and Lam R.Y.H., Effectiveness of a multidisciplinary approach to geriatric hip fractures in improving clinical outcomes and cost of care, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2018, 24(Suppl 2): S45-7.
Wong S.H.J., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Yee K.H., Pun C.T.T., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., HKOA 2018 – Best trainee paper award (corresponding author and supervisor) , HK Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Wong T.M., Leung F.K.L., Lau T.W., Fang C.X., Chan H.W.F. and Wu J., Effectiveness of a Day Rehabilitation Program in Improving Functional Outcome and Reducing Mortality and Readmission of Elderly Patients With Fragility Hip Fractures, Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2018, 9: 1-8.


Researcher : Lee HLR

List of Research Outputs

Lee H.L.R. and Yau W.P., Management of traumatic patellar dislocation in a regional hospital in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2017.


Researcher : Leung FKL

Project Title:Guidelines for elderly patients with fragility fractures
Investigator(s):Leung FKL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Foundation Research Fund
Start Date:08/2008


Project Title:A multicenter randomised double blind placebo controlled study of AMG785 in skeletally mature adults with a fresh unilateral tibial diaphyseal fracture status post definitive fracture fixation with an intramedullary nail
Investigator(s):Leung FKL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Pharmaceutical Industry - General Award
Start Date:05/2010


Project Title:Development of Anti-Cutout Implants for Internal Fixation of Osteoporotic Femoral and Humeral Neck Fractures
Investigator(s):Leung FKL, Fang CX, Lu WW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 2)
Start Date:03/2016


List of Research Outputs

CHEN Y., HUANG Y., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Wei Q., Zhao J., Guo X., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Abnormal subchondral bone remodeling and its association with articular cartilage degradation in knees of type 2 diabetes patients, Bone Research. 2017.
CHEN Y., Hu Y., Yu Y.E., Zhang X., Watts T., Zhou B.I.N., Wang J., Wang T., Zhao W., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung F.K.L., Cao X., Macaulay W., Nishiyama K.K., Shane E., Lu W.W. and Guo X.E., Subchondral Trabecular Rod Loss and Plate Thickening in the Development of Osteoarthritis, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 2018, 33: 316-327.
Choi S.W., Leung F.K.L., Lau T.W. and Wong G.T.C., Impact of postoperative haemoglobin on length of stay post fractured hip repair in patients with standardised perioperative management, HIP International. 2018, E Pub.
Fang C.X., Yee K.H., Lau T.W., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Best Poster Award, Alterstraumatologie Kongress 2018 - Zurich. 2018.
Fang C.X., Kulper S.A., Lu W.W. and Leung F.K.L., Geneva Innovations Convention 2018 Silver Award – Fang-Kulper Anti-penetration bone implant , Swiss Federal Government. 2018.
Fok M.W.M., Fang C.X., Fung B.K.K. and Leung F.K.L., The status of triangular fibrocartilage complex after the union of distal radius fractures with internal plate fixation., SICOT Research Award. 2017.
KULPER S.A., Sze K.Y., Fang C.X., Ren X., Guo M., Schneider K., Leung F.K.L., Lu W.W. and Ngan A.H.W., A novel fracture mechanics model explaining the axial penetration of bone-like porous, compressible solids by various orthopaedic implants tips, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. Elsevier, 2018, 80: 128-136.
KULPER S.A., Sze K.Y., Fang C.X., Ren X., Guo M., Schneider K., Leung F.K.L., Lu W.W. and Ngan A.H.W., A novel fracture mechanics model explaining the axial penetration of bonelike porous, compressible solids by various orthopaedic implant tips, Journal of the Mechanical Behaviour of Biomedical Materials. 2018, 80: 128-136.
Kulper S.A., Fang C.X., Ren X., Guo M., Sze K.Y., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Development and initial validation of a novel smoothed-particle hydrodynamics-based simulation model of trabecular bone penetration by metallic implants, Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2017.
Kulper S.A., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Geneva Innovations Convention 2018 Silver Award – Fang-Kulper Anti-penetration bone implant , Swiss Federal Government. 2018.
LIN Z., Wu J., Zhao Y.L., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Leung F.K.L. and Yeung K.W.K., Fabrication and biocompatibility of monodisperse PLGA/MgO-alginate core-shell microspheres via a microfluidic capillary device for in-situ bone regeneration, The European Society of Biomaterials 28th Annual Conference, Athens, Greece. 2017.
Leung F.K.L., Editorial board member, Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, US, Sage, 2017.
Leung F.K.L., Lau T.W., Yuen G.W.Y., Chan E.M.T., Chan P. and Lam R.Y.H., Effectiveness of a multidisciplinary approach to geriatric hip fractures in improving clinical outcomes and cost of care, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2018, 24(Suppl 2): S45-7.
SHEN J., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., 3D-Printed Bio-composite scaffold for Segmental Bone Defect Implantation, The European Society of Biomaterials 28th Annual Conference, Athens, Greece. 2017.
SUN T., Cheung S.C.K., Liu Z.L., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Matrix metallopeptidase 9 targeted by hsa-miR-494 promotes silybin-inhibited osteosarcoma, Molecular Carcinogenesis. 2017.
Wong S.H.J., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Yee K.H., Pun C.T.T., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., HKOA 2018 – Best trainee paper award (corresponding author and supervisor) , HK Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Wong T.M., Leung F.K.L., Lau T.W., Fang C.X., Chan H.W.F. and Wu J., Effectiveness of a Day Rehabilitation Program in Improving Functional Outcome and Reducing Mortality and Readmission of Elderly Patients With Fragility Hip Fractures, Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2018, 9: 1-8.


Researcher : Leung KL

Project Title:Guidelines for elderly patients with fragility fractures
Investigator(s):Leung FKL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Foundation Research Fund
Start Date:08/2008


Project Title:A multicenter randomised double blind placebo controlled study of AMG785 in skeletally mature adults with a fresh unilateral tibial diaphyseal fracture status post definitive fracture fixation with an intramedullary nail
Investigator(s):Leung FKL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Pharmaceutical Industry - General Award
Start Date:05/2010


Project Title:Development of Anti-Cutout Implants for Internal Fixation of Osteoporotic Femoral and Humeral Neck Fractures
Investigator(s):Leung FKL, Fang CX, Lu WW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 2)
Start Date:03/2016


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Leung VYL

Project Title:Investigating the contribution of myofibroblast activity in intervertebral disc fibrosis and its implication to disc
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) - General Program
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Towards intervertebral disc repair by using novel small molecules that regulate proteoglycan metabolism
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC, Chan D, Li XC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AOSpine International - General Award
Start Date:10/2014


Project Title:Towards intervertebral disc repair by using novel small molecules that regulate proteoglycan metabolism
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC, Chan D, Li XC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Foundation Research Fund
Start Date:10/2014


Project Title:Orthopaedic Research Society 2015 Annual Meeting; Cadherin 2 Is Essential To Tie2+ Notochordal Cell Maintenance In Nucleus Pulposus
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:Investigating the efficacy and mechanism of a novel small molecule in intervertebral disc regeneration
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:Deriving nucleus pulposus progenitors to facilitate vertebral joint repair
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Wang JJ, Cheung KMC, Chan D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2015


Project Title:Cartilage Biology & Pathology; Small molecule inhibitors of interleukin-1 mediated proteoglycan catabolism in joint degeneration
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2017


Project Title:Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting; Myofibroblasts Differentiation In Disc Degeneration: A Possible Contribution Of Local And Non-local Cells
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2018


List of Research Outputs

Chan D., Cheung K.M.C., Leung V.Y.L. and Sun Y., Identification Of Small Molecule For Treating Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Via Interfering Proteoglycans Catabolic Degradation, Ors Psrs. 2017.
Huang Y., Xiao J., Leung V.Y.L., Lu W.W., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Lumbar intervertebral disc allograft transplantation: the revascularisation pattern, European Spine Journal. 2018, 27: 728-736.
Leung V.Y.L., Advisory Review Board, JOR Spine. 2017.
Leung V.Y.L., Fibrotic components in intervertebral disc degeneration, Bio-Spine Asia Pacific, Seoul. 2018.
PENG Y., Lv F., Au Y.K., Sun Y., Tam W.K., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Myofibroblast differentiation in disc degeneration: a possible contribution of local and non-local cells, ORS 4th International Spine Research Symposium, Philadelphia, USA. 2017.
Tam V., Chan W.C.W., Leung V.Y.L., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C., Sakai D., McCann M., Bedore J., Séguin C.A. and Chan D., Histological and reference system for the analysis of mouse intervertebral disc, Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2017.
Tam W.K., Sakai D., LIU D., LEE T.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Tuan R.S. and Leung V.Y.L., Deriving nucleus pulposus-like progenitors from MAP Kinase Interference Coupled Chondrogenic Induction in mesenchymal stem cells , eCM XVIII: Cartilage & Disc: Repair and Regeneration. 2018.


Researcher : Leung YL

Project Title:Investigating the contribution of myofibroblast activity in intervertebral disc fibrosis and its implication to disc
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) - General Program
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Towards intervertebral disc repair by using novel small molecules that regulate proteoglycan metabolism
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC, Chan D, Li XC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AOSpine International - General Award
Start Date:10/2014


Project Title:Towards intervertebral disc repair by using novel small molecules that regulate proteoglycan metabolism
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC, Chan D, Li XC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Foundation Research Fund
Start Date:10/2014


Project Title:Orthopaedic Research Society 2015 Annual Meeting; Cadherin 2 Is Essential To Tie2+ Notochordal Cell Maintenance In Nucleus Pulposus
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:Investigating the efficacy and mechanism of a novel small molecule in intervertebral disc regeneration
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:Deriving nucleus pulposus progenitors to facilitate vertebral joint repair
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Wang JJ, Cheung KMC, Chan D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2015


Project Title:Cartilage Biology & Pathology; Small molecule inhibitors of interleukin-1 mediated proteoglycan catabolism in joint degeneration
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2017


Project Title:Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting; Myofibroblasts Differentiation In Disc Degeneration: A Possible Contribution Of Local And Non-local Cells
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2018


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Leung YLV

Project Title:Investigating the contribution of myofibroblast activity in intervertebral disc fibrosis and its implication to disc
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) - General Program
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:Towards intervertebral disc repair by using novel small molecules that regulate proteoglycan metabolism
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC, Chan D, Li XC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AOSpine International - General Award
Start Date:10/2014


Project Title:Towards intervertebral disc repair by using novel small molecules that regulate proteoglycan metabolism
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC, Chan D, Li XC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Foundation Research Fund
Start Date:10/2014


Project Title:Orthopaedic Research Society 2015 Annual Meeting; Cadherin 2 Is Essential To Tie2+ Notochordal Cell Maintenance In Nucleus Pulposus
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:Investigating the efficacy and mechanism of a novel small molecule in intervertebral disc regeneration
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:Deriving nucleus pulposus progenitors to facilitate vertebral joint repair
Investigator(s):Leung VYL, Wang JJ, Cheung KMC, Chan D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2015


Project Title:Cartilage Biology & Pathology; Small molecule inhibitors of interleukin-1 mediated proteoglycan catabolism in joint degeneration
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2017


Project Title:Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting; Myofibroblasts Differentiation In Disc Degeneration: A Possible Contribution Of Local And Non-local Cells
Investigator(s):Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2018


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Li J

List of Research Outputs

Li J., Wang J., Wang D., Guo G., Yeung K.W.K., Zhang X. and Liu X., Band Gap Engineering of Titania Film through Cobalt Regulation for Oxidative Damage of Bacterial Respiration and Viability, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 2017, 9(33): 27475-27490.
Li J., Wen J., Li B., Li W., Qiao W., Shen J., Jin W., Jiang X., Yeung K.W.K. and Chu P.K., Valence State Manipulation of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles on a Titanium Surface for Modulating Cell Fate and Bone Formation, Advanced Science. 2018, 5: 1700678.
Xiang Y., Li J., Liu X., Cui Z., Yang X., Yeung K.W.K., Pan H. and Wu S., Construction of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/ZnO nanorods/Ag nanoparticles hybrid coating on Ti implants for enhanced antibacterial activity and biocompatibility, Materials Science and Engineering C. 2017, 79: 629-637.


Researcher : Lu WW

Project Title:Optimization and commercialization of strontium containing bioactive bone cement for various orthopaedic applications
Investigator(s):Lu WW, Chan WK, Chiu PKY, Luk KDK, Ngan AHW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme
Start Date:04/2007


Project Title:Optimization and commercialization of strontium containing bioactive bone cement for various orthopaedic applications
Investigator(s):Lu WW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:12/2009


Project Title:Role of Strontium-calcium Silicate -A Novel Biomaterial in the Regeneration of Osteoporotic Bone - An In-vivo/vitro study
Investigator(s):Lu WW, Pan H, Wen C, Li Z
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:NSFC/RGC Joint Research Scheme
Start Date:12/2010


Project Title:Bone Microstructure and Mechanics in Response to Different Timing of Strontium Treatment Initiation in Ovariectomized Rats
Investigator(s):Lu WW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Identification of Early Biomarker Of Osteoarthritis - Nanomechanical Characterization of Individual Collagen Fibrils of the Articular Cartilage
Investigator(s):Lu WW, Chiu PKY, Wen C
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2014


Project Title:The Use of Novel UCST Polymers to Develop an Anti-leakage Bone Cement Injection System for the Treatment and Prevention of Elderly Osteoporotic Fractures
Investigator(s):Lu WW, Leung FKL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015


Project Title:Hydrogel-Based Tailored PRP; A Non-Invasive Novel Treatment For Early Onset Osteoarthritis (resubmission)
Investigator(s):Lu WW, Yan CH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Functional Bone Regeneration in Challenging Bone Disorders and Defects
Investigator(s):Lu WW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Theme-based Research Scheme
Start Date:11/2017


List of Research Outputs

CHEN Y., HUANG Y., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Wei Q., Zhao J., Guo X., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Abnormal subchondral bone remodeling and its association with articular cartilage degradation in knees of type 2 diabetes patients, Bone Research. 2017.
CHEN Y., Zhao J., Lao S. and Lu W.W., Association between bisphosphonate use and risk of undergoing knee replacement in patients with osteoarthritis, Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 2018, 2018-212998.
CHEN Y., Hu Y., Yu Y.E., Zhang X., Watts T., Zhou B.I.N., Wang J., Wang T., Zhao W., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung F.K.L., Cao X., Macaulay W., Nishiyama K.K., Shane E., Lu W.W. and Guo X.E., Subchondral Trabecular Rod Loss and Plate Thickening in the Development of Osteoarthritis, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 2018, 33: 316-327.
Cai Z., Lu W.W., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Magnoflorine With Hyaluronic Acid Gel Regulate Subchondral Bone Regeneration And Attenuate Articular Cartilage Degeneration On The Early Stage Of Spontaneous Osteoarthritis, The 3rd International Musculoskeletal Research Conference. 2017.
Cai Z., Lu W.W., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Second Young Investigator Prize, International Musculoskeletal Research Society. 2017.
EBRAHIMI M., Botelho M.G., Lu W.W. and Monmaturapoj N., Modified Wet Mechanochemical Method For Synthesis Of Optimized Bioceramic Nano-particles, 31st International Association for Dental Research (IADR-SEA), Annual Scientific Meeting, Taipei, Taiwan, 12-13 August 2017.
EBRAHIMI M., Botelho M.G., Lu W.W. and Monmaturapoj N., Vitamin E: a potent surfactant for advanced customization of scaffold’s porosity and hydrophilicity in bone tissue engineering, 28th European conference on Biomaterials, Athens, Greece, 4-8 September 2017.
Fang C.X., Kulper S.A., Lu W.W. and Leung F.K.L., Geneva Innovations Convention 2018 Silver Award – Fang-Kulper Anti-penetration bone implant , Swiss Federal Government. 2018.
Huang Y., Xiao J., Leung V.Y.L., Lu W.W., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Lumbar intervertebral disc allograft transplantation: the revascularisation pattern, European Spine Journal. 2018, 27: 728-736.
KULPER S.A., Sze K.Y., Fang C.X., Ren X., Guo M., Schneider K., Leung F.K.L., Lu W.W. and Ngan A.H.W., A novel fracture mechanics model explaining the axial penetration of bone-like porous, compressible solids by various orthopaedic implants tips, Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. Elsevier, 2018, 80: 128-136.
KULPER S.A., Sze K.Y., Fang C.X., Ren X., Guo M., Schneider K., Leung F.K.L., Lu W.W. and Ngan A.H.W., A novel fracture mechanics model explaining the axial penetration of bonelike porous, compressible solids by various orthopaedic implant tips, Journal of the Mechanical Behaviour of Biomedical Materials. 2018, 80: 128-136.
Kulper S.A., Fang C.X., Ren X., Guo M., Sze K.Y., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Development and initial validation of a novel smoothed-particle hydrodynamics-based simulation model of trabecular bone penetration by metallic implants, Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2017.
Kulper S.A., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Geneva Innovations Convention 2018 Silver Award – Fang-Kulper Anti-penetration bone implant , Swiss Federal Government. 2018.
Liu W., Dan X., Lu W.W. and Pan H., Importance of Biomaterials In Vivo Microenvironment pH (μe-pH) in the Regeneration Process of Osteoporotic Bone Defects. Developments and Applications of Calcium Phosphate Bone Cements, Springer Series in Biomaterials Science and Engineering. Singapore, Springer, 2017, 9: 473-495.
SUN T., Cheung S.C.K., Liu Z.L., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Matrix metallopeptidase 9 targeted by hsa-miR-494 promotes silybin-inhibited osteosarcoma, Molecular Carcinogenesis. 2017.
Wang C., Lu W.W. and Wang M., Bicomponent fibrous scaffolds made through dual-source dual-power electrospinning: Dual delivery of rhBMP-2 and Ca-P nanoparticles and enhanced biological performances, JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART A. Wiley Periodicals, Inc., 2017, 105(8): 2199-2209.
Wang C., Lu W.W. and Wang M., Bicomponent fibrous scaffolds made through dual-source dual-power electrospinning: Dual delivery of rhBMP-2 and Ca-P nanoparticles and enhanced biological performances, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research – Part A. 2017, 105: 2199-2209.
Wang Z., Wang Z., Lu W.W., Zhen W., Yang D. and Peng S., Novel biomaterial strategies for controlled growth factor delivery for biomedical applications, NPG Asia Materials. 2017, 9: e435.
Yang H., Liu H., Yin G. and Lu W.W., Status and innovation of percutaneous kyphoplasty for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral fracture in China, 我国经皮椎体后凸成形术治疗骨质疏松性椎体骨折现状与创新, Chinese Journal of Osteoporosis and Bone Mineral Research. 中华骨质疏松和骨矿盐疾病杂志, 2017, 10(1): 12-19.
ZHAI X., Ruan C., Ma Y., Cheng D., Wu M., Liu W., Zhao X., Pan H. and Lu W.W., 3D-Bioprinted Osteoblast-Laden Nanocomposite Hydrogel Constructs with Induced Microenvironments Promote Cell Viability, Differentiation, and Osteogenesis both In Vitro and In Vivo, Advanced Science. WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co, 2018, 5(3): 1700550(1-11).
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y., Lu W.W., Xu A. and Yan C.H., Best paper for associate member, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
ZHOU Y., Lu W.W. and Wang M., Advanced cell-laden nanofibrous scaffolds with multilayered structures for human tissue regeneration, WACBE 8th World Congress on Bioengineering. Hong Kong, 2017, 1 pp.
Zehra U., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Crawford R.J., Luk K.D.K., Lu W.W. and Samartzis D., Spinopelvic alignment predicts disc stiffness, herniation, and Modic changes: Evidence of an evolutionary etiology for clinically-relevant spinal phenotypes, Annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) 2018, Banff, Canada. 2018.
Zehra U., Bow C., Cheung J.P.Y., Pang H., Lu W.W. and Samartzis D.I.N.O., The association of lumbar intervertebral disc calcification on plain radiographs with the UTE Disc Sign on MRI, European Spine Journal. 2017.


Researcher : Lui YF

List of Research Outputs

Lui Y.F. and Ip W.Y., Biological Evaluation of Flexible Polyurethane/Poly l-Lactic Acid Composite Scaffold as a Potential Filler for Bone Regeneration, Materials. 2017, 10: 1042.


Researcher : Luk KDK

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Yeung K.W.K., To M.K.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A randomized double-blinded clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel superelastic nickel–titanium spinal rod in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: 5-year follow-up, European Spine Journal. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award (for Predictability of curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the distal radius and ulna classification), Asia Pacific Spine Society - Asian Spine Journal. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award: Predictability of Curve Progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using the Distal Radius and Ulna Classification, Asian Spine Journal. 2018, 12: 202.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., AR Hodgson Award Received At The 37th Annual Congress Of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017) "matching Curve Progression With Skeletal Growth In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Insight Into The Best Period For Brace Treatment", Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Cantilever & Differential Rod Contouring (Lunch symposium: Scoliosis correction techniques in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis), 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D.I.N.O. and Luk K.D.K., Curve Progression in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Does Not Match Skeletal Growth, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2018, 476: 429-436.
Cheung J.P.Y., Ohrt-Nissen S., Kamath V., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Fulcrum flexibility of the main curve predicts postoperative shoulder imbalance in selective thoracic fusion of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Managing the Pediatric Spine: Growth Assessment, Asian Spine Journal. 2017, 11: 804.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Matching Curve Progression With Skeletal Growth In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Insight Into The Best Period For Brace Treatment (Award Paper), The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Novel outlook on curve progression prediction in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: patterns for those who require observation only, bracing or surgery, 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Paediatric Orthopaedics Award Paper: Matching Curve Progression With Skeletal Growth In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Insight Into The Best Period For Brace Treatment (award Winner), The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Paediatric Orthopaedics Award Winner Received At The 37th Annual Congress Of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017) "matching Curve Progression With Skeletal Growth In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Insight Into The Best Period For Brace Treatment", Paediatric Chapter of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability Of Curve Progression In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using The Distal Radius And Ulna Classification: Utility Tool For Initiating Brace Treatment, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Shigematsu H., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K. and Ohrt-Nissen S., Predictability of coronal curve flexibility in postoperative curve correction in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: the effect of the sagittal profile (Best clinical paper finalist), Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the distal radius and ulna classification (APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award), 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Predicting the risk of curve progression by the distal radius and ulna classification (DRU) for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., SICOT research award - Young Investigator Award 2017 (Presented at the 38th SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress, Cape Town, South Africa), Predicting curve progression at skeletal maturity in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the distal radius and ulna classification. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Teraguchi M., Karppinen J., Bow H.Y.C., Hashizume H., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Significance of lumbar high-intensity zones on MRI: imaging biomarkers for severe prolonged low back pain and sciatica in a large-scale population-based cohort, 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., The SICOT Research Award - Young Investigator Award, La Societe Internationale de Chirugie Orthopedique et de Traumatologie (The International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology / SICOT). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., FENG X., Zehra U., Samartzis D., Cheung W.H.P. and Luk K.D.K., The biomechanical origins of Modic changes as mediated by disc stiffness: a finite-element analysis, Asia Pacific Spine Society Annual Meeting in Taiwan 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Pang H., Bow H.Y.C., Borthakur A., Karppinen J., Inoue N., Wang H.Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., UTE MRI Disc Sign: a novel imaging biomarker associated with spine degeneration pain and disability, 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Curve progression matching with skeletal growth in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the distal radius and ulna (DRU) classification, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Fong D.Y.T., Lee C.F., Cheng J.C.Y. and Luk K.D.K., Letter to the editor concerning: Altaf F., Drinkwater J., Phan K., Cree A.K., Spine Deformity 5(2017):308-309, Spine Deformity. 2018, 6: 96-98.
Gao W.J., Chen C., Zhou T.F., Yang S.L., Gao B., Zhou H., Lian C.J., Wu Z.Z., Qiu X.J., Yang X.M., Alattar E., Liu W.T., Su D.Y., Chen Y.L., Song Y., Luk K.D.K., Chan D., Sham P.C., Xing C., Khor C.C., Liu G., Yang J.L., Deng Y.B., Hao D.J., Huang D.S., Li Q.Z., Xu C.X. and Su P.Q., Rare coding variants in mapk7 predispose to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, Human Mutation. 2017, 38: 1500-1510.
Huang Y., Xiao J., Leung V.Y.L., Lu W.W., Hu Y. and Luk K.D.K., Lumbar intervertebral disc allograft transplantation: the revascularisation pattern, European Spine Journal. 2018, 27: 728-736.
JIANG N., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A machine learning-based surface electromyography topography evaluation for prognostic prediction of functional restoration rehabilitation in chronic low back pain, Spine. 2017, 42(21): 1635-1642.
LI X., Wen R., SHEN Z., Wang Z., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A Wearable Detector for Simultaneous Finger Joint Motion Measurement, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and Systems. 2018, 12: 644-654.
LI X., Wen R., Shen S., Wang Z., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A wearable detector for simultaneous finger joint motion measurement, IEEE Trans Biomed Circuits Syst.. 2018, 12(3): 644-654.
Luk K.D.K., A new DRU classification for assessing skeletal maturity in scoliosis management, 3rd Annual Meeting of SICOT China Chapter, Beijing, PR China, September 15- 16, 2017.
Luk K.D.K., Adult kyphoscoliosis, Academic Professional Development Meeting - Surgical Audit, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Hong Kong, October 26, 2017.
Luk K.D.K., Bridging the gap, 38th SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, November 30 - December 2, 2017.
Luk K.D.K., Ortho and neuro spine - competition or cooperation, APSS 2018 Annual Meeting, Taipei, Taiwan, June 7-9, 2018.
Luk K.D.K., Predictability of curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the distal radius and ulna classification, 2018 PUMC Spinal Deformity Forum, Beijing, PR China, January 12-13, 2018.
Luk K.D.K., Predicting curve progression at skeletal maturity in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the distal radius and ulna classification, 38th SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, November 30 - December 2, 2017.
Luk K.D.K., Spine infections in Hong Kong and China, 38th SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, November 30 - December 2, 2017.
Ohrt-Nissen S., Kamath V.H.D., Samartzis D., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Fulcrum flexibility of the main curve predicts postoperative shoulder imbalance in selective thoracic fusion of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, European Spine Journal. 2018.
Pang H., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Zehra U., Borthakur A., Karppinen J., Inoue N., Wang H.Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., The UTE Disc Sign on MRI, SPINE. 2017, 1.
Pang H., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Zehra U., Borthakur A., Karppinen J., Inoue N., Wang H.Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., The UTE disc sign on MRI: a novel imaging biomarker associated with degenerative spine changes, low back pain and disability, Spine. 2018, 43(7): 503-511.
Samartzis D., Yu J., Bow H.Y.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., 2018 Best paper, International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS). 2018.
Samartzis D., Yu J., Bow H.Y.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Does lumbar disc degeneration predict facet joint changes or vice versa? A 5 year prospective MRI study, 45th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Banff, Canada, May 14-18, 2018.
Samartzis D., Yu J., Bow H.Y.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Does lumbar disc degeneration predict facet joint changes or vice versa? A 5 year prospective MRI study, Annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) 2018, Banff, Canada. 2018.
Samartzis D., Yu J., Bow H.Y.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., ISSLS Best Papers 2018, ISSLS. 2018.
WONG K.W., To M.K.T., Chan D. and Luk K.D.K., Role of IFITM5 c.-14C>T mutation in type V osteogenesis imperfecta, 2017.
Wang S., Shen Y.Y., Shi C.H., Yin P., Wang Z.H., Cheung W.H.P., Cheung J.P.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Skeletal Maturity Recognition Using a Fully Automated System With Convolutional Neural Networks, IEEE Access. 2018, 6: 29979-29993.
Wong Y.W., Cheung J.P.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., 3A: Management of the Most Severe Dystrophic Cervical Kyphosis (140 degrees) in Neurofibromatosis Type 1, 52nd Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society 2017 (September 6-9 Philadelphia, PA, USA). 2017.
Wong Y.W., Kwan K.Y.H. and Luk K.D.K., Cervical ribs as a caution for spine surgeons in thoracic spinal surgery, Indian Spine Journal. 2018, 1: 65-68.
Wong Y.W., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Tuberculosis of the spine with severe angular kyphosis: mean 34-year post-operative follow-up shows that prevention is better than salvage, Bone and Joint Journal. 2017, 99B: 1381-1388.
Zehra U., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Crawford R.J., Luk K.D.K., Lu W.W. and Samartzis D., Spinopelvic alignment predicts disc stiffness, herniation, and Modic changes: Evidence of an evolutionary etiology for clinically-relevant spinal phenotypes, Annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS) 2018, Banff, Canada. 2018.
Zehra U., Bow H.Y.C., Lotz J.C., Williams F.M.K., Rajasekaran S., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K., C. Battiê M. and Samartzis D., Structural vertebral endplate nomenclature and etiology: a study by the ISSLS Spinal Phenotype Focus Group, European Spine Journal. 2017.


Researcher : Lv F

Project Title:Establishment and Mechanism of Bleomycin Induced Intervertebral Disc Fibrosis
Investigator(s):Lv F, Leung VYL, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:04/2015


List of Research Outputs

PENG Y., Lv F., Au Y.K., Sun Y., Tam W.K., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Myofibroblast differentiation in disc degeneration: a possible contribution of local and non-local cells, ORS 4th International Spine Research Symposium, Philadelphia, USA. 2017.


Researcher : MA X

List of Research Outputs

MA X., Hu Y. and Mak K.C., Neuroplasticity of visual perception in balance control of cervical myelopathy patients: a quantitative posturography study., The 8th WACBE World Congress on Bioengineering. . 2017.


Researcher : Mak KC

List of Research Outputs

Au K.Y., Chen H., Lam W.C., Chong C.O., Lau A., Vardhanabhuti V., Mak K.C., Jiang F., Lam W.Y., Wu F.M., Chan H.N., Ng Y.W., Ng B.F.L., Ziea E.T. and Lao L., Sinew acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized sham-controlled trial, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2018, 18.
MA X., Hu Y. and Mak K.C., Neuroplasticity of visual perception in balance control of cervical myelopathy patients: a quantitative posturography study., The 8th WACBE World Congress on Bioengineering. . 2017.


Researcher : Ng FY

List of Research Outputs

Siu K.T., Ng F.Y., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Bacteriology and risk factors associated with periprosthetic joint infection after primary total knee arthroplasty: retrospective study of 2543 cases, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2018.
Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y., Chan P.K. and Fang C.X., David Fang trophy for the best paper on adult joint reconstruction, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association . 2017.


Researcher : PENG Y

List of Research Outputs

PENG Y., Lv F., Au Y.K., Sun Y., Tam W.K., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Myofibroblast differentiation in disc degeneration: a possible contribution of local and non-local cells, ORS 4th International Spine Research Symposium, Philadelphia, USA. 2017.


Researcher : Pan H

Project Title:Local pH: the key factor to affect the bioactivity of an implant
Investigator(s):Pan H, Lu WW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:01/2012


List of Research Outputs

Li Y., Liu X., Tan L., Cui Z., Yang X., Yeung K.W.K., Pan H. and Wu S., Construction of N-halamine labeled silica/zinc oxide hybrid nanoparticles for enhancing antibacterial ability of Ti implants, Materials Science and Engineering C. 2017, 76: 50-58.
Mao C., Xie X., Liu X., Cui Z., Yang X., Yeung K.W.K., Pan H., Chu P.K. and Wu S., The controlled drug release by pH-sensitive molecularly imprinted nanospheres for enhanced antibacterial activity, Materials Science and Engineering C. 2017, 77: 84-91.
Xiang Y., Li J., Liu X., Cui Z., Yang X., Yeung K.W.K., Pan H. and Wu S., Construction of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/ZnO nanorods/Ag nanoparticles hybrid coating on Ti implants for enhanced antibacterial activity and biocompatibility, Materials Science and Engineering C. 2017, 79: 629-637.
Xie X., Mao C., Liu X., Zhang Y., Cui Z., Yang X., Yeung K.W.K., Pan H., Chu P.K. and Wu S., Synergistic Bacteria Killing through Photodynamic and Physical Actions of Graphene Oxide/Ag/Collagen Coating, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 2017, 9(31): 26417-26428.
Zhang K., Zhu Y., Liu X., Cui Z., Xianjin Y., Yeung K.W.K., Pan H. and Wu S., Sr/ZnO doped titania nanotube array: An effective surface system with excellent osteoinductivity and self-antibacterial activity, Materials and Design. 2017, 130: 403-412.


Researcher : Pu J

List of Research Outputs

Cui H., LI G., Pu J., Kang C. and Hu Y., Single trial somatosensory evoked potential changes in animal model of cervical myelopathy, The 8th WACBE World Congress on Bioengineering.. 2017.
Pu J., Li J. and Hu Y., A Fast Classifier for Somatosensory Brain-computer Interface., Seventh International BCI Meeting. 2018.


Researcher : Pun CTT

Project Title:The best screw thread profile for orthopaedic screws
Investigator(s):Pun CTT
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Trauma Asia Pacific
Start Date:11/2017


List of Research Outputs

Wong S.H.J., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Yee K.H., Pun C.T.T., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., HKOA 2018 – Best trainee paper award (corresponding author and supervisor) , HK Orthopaedic Association. 2017.


Researcher : SHEN J

List of Research Outputs

Li J., Wen J., Li B., Li W., Qiao W., Shen J., Jin W., Jiang X., Yeung K.W.K. and Chu P.K., Valence State Manipulation of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles on a Titanium Surface for Modulating Cell Fate and Bone Formation, Advanced Science. 2018, 5: 1700678.
Liu C., Shen J., Liao C.Z., Yeung K.W.K. and Tjong S.C., Novel electrospun polyvinylidene fluoride-graphene oxide-silver nanocomposite membranes with protein and bacterial antifouling characteristics, Express Polymer Letters. 2018, 12: 365-382.
SHEN J., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., 3D-Printed Bio-composite scaffold for Segmental Bone Defect Implantation, The European Society of Biomaterials 28th Annual Conference, Athens, Greece. 2017.


Researcher : SUN T

List of Research Outputs

SUN T., Cheung S.C.K., Liu Z.L., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Matrix metallopeptidase 9 targeted by hsa-miR-494 promotes silybin-inhibited osteosarcoma, Molecular Carcinogenesis. 2017.


Researcher : Samartzis D

Project Title:Spineweek 2012 MULTIPARAMETRIC MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING OF NORMAL AND DEGENERATIVE LUMBAR INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS "CLINICAL TRIAD" MANIFESTATIONS IN THE KLIPPEL-FEIL PATIENT AND THE ASSOCIATION WITH CONGENITALLY FUSED CERVICAL SEGMENTS A LARGE-SCALE POPULATION-BASED STUDY OF MODIC CHANGES OF THE LUMBAR SPINE CHEMICAL EXCHANGE SATURATION TRANSFER (CEST) AND T2 MAPPING IN SUBJECTS WITH INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DEGENERATION BASELINE MRI CHARACTERISTICS IN ASYMPTOMATIC SUBJECTS AS PREDICTORS FOR FUTURE FIRST-TIME LBP EPISODE
Investigator(s):Samartzis D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2012


Project Title:40th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS); SERUM METABOLOMIC BIOMARKERS AND LUMBAR DISC DEGENERATION /EPIDEMIOLOGY, DETERMINANTS, AND FUNCTIONAL STATUS OF SCIATICA: A LARGE-SCALE POPULATION-BASED STUDY IN CHINESE /THE SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS FOR PREVENTION OR REGENERATION OF INTERVERTEBRAL DISC DEGENERATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW /FACET JOINT TROPISM AND DEGENERATIVE SPONDYLOLISTHESIS – A STUDY FROM THE AOSAP RESEARCH COLLABORATION
Investigator(s):Samartzis D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2013


Project Title:Metabonomics of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Investigator(s):Samartzis D, Chan D, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2013


Project Title:41st Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS); Prediction of future first-time low back pain based on baseline MRI findings/Body Mass Index and its Association with Lumbar Disc Herniation and Sciatica: a Large-Scale, Population-Based Study/A large‐scale study of Modic changes in the lumbar spine: morphology and association with MRI phenotypes
Investigator(s):Samartzis D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:42nd Annual ISSLS Annual Meeting; UTE MRI Disc Sign (UDS): a novel imaging biomarker associated with spine degeneration, pain and disability/"Proteoglycan profile" and level-specific imaging biomarkers of lumbar disc displacement/The association of Modic changes and disabling low back pain: a large-scale, population-based study/Ciculating CCL5/RANTES: a potential biomarker for human intervertebral disc degeneration/A novel pathway associated with lumbar disc degeneration: a genome-wide association study
Investigator(s):Samartzis D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:SpineWeek 2016; Natural history of lumbar disc degeneration and other spinal phenotypes on MRI: A prospective, comparative five-year longitudinal study/Family history of low back pain is a significant predictor of pain and disability between extreme stages of lumbar disc degeneration
Investigator(s):Samartzis D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:The safety and efficacy of Zoledronic acid for the treatment of chronic low back pain due to Modic changes: a parallel, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Samartzis D, Karppinen JI, Luk KDK, Cheung KMC, Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:Validation of the UTE Disc Sign on MRI in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain
Investigator(s):Samartzis D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2017


Project Title:The role of the UTE Disc Sign (UDS) on MRI in spine degeneration and low back pain: a new imaging biomarker
Investigator(s):Samartzis D, Cheung JPY
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research for Resubmission of GRF/ECS Proposals
Start Date:07/2017
Completion Date:11/2017


List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Yeung K.W.K., To M.K.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A randomized double-blinded clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel superelastic nickel–titanium spinal rod in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: 5-year follow-up, European Spine Journal. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award (for Predictability of curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the distal radius and ulna classification), Asia Pacific Spine Society - Asian Spine Journal. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., AR Hodgson Award Received At The 37th Annual Congress Of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017) "matching Curve Progression With Skeletal Growth In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Insight Into The Best Period For Brace Treatment", Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Kao P.Y.P., Sham P.C., Cheah K.S.E., Chan D., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Etiology of developmental spinal stenosis: A genome-wide association study, Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Learning Curve in Monitoring Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions With Ultrasound, SPINE. 2017, 42: 1289-1294.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Matching Curve Progression With Skeletal Growth In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Insight Into The Best Period For Brace Treatment (Award Paper), The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Novel outlook on curve progression prediction in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: patterns for those who require observation only, bracing or surgery, 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Paediatric Orthopaedics Award Paper: Matching Curve Progression With Skeletal Growth In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Insight Into The Best Period For Brace Treatment (award Winner), The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., Paediatric Orthopaedics Award Paper: The Significance Of Clunking With Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Paediatric Orthopaedics Award Winner Received At The 37th Annual Congress Of The Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017) "matching Curve Progression With Skeletal Growth In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Insight Into The Best Period For Brace Treatment", Paediatric Chapter of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability Of Curve Progression In Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Using The Distal Radius And Ulna Classification: Utility Tool For Initiating Brace Treatment, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., Predictability of curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the distal radius and ulna classification (APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award), 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Ng K.K.M., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Radiographic indices for lumbar developmental spinal stenosis, Scoliosis and Spinal Disorders. 2017, 12.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., Rod lengthening with the magnetically controlled growing rod: factors influencing rod slippage and reduced gains during distractions, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan B.B. and Cheung K.M.C., Rod lengthening with the magnetically controlled growing rod: factors influencing rod slippage and reduced gains during distractions, Spine. 2018, 43(7): E399-E405.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan B.B. and Cheung K.M.C., Rod lengthening with the magnetically controlled growing rod, SPINE. 2017, 1.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., SICOT research award - Young Investigator Award 2017 (Presented at the 38th SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress, Cape Town, South Africa), Predicting curve progression at skeletal maturity in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using the distal radius and ulna classification. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Teraguchi M., Karppinen J., Bow H.Y.C., Hashizume H., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., Significance of lumbar high-intensity zones on MRI: imaging biomarkers for severe prolonged low back pain and sciatica in a large-scale population-based cohort, 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., The Patterns Of Distractions In Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions: Any Effect Of Law Of Diminishing Returns?, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Luk K.D.K., The SICOT Research Award - Young Investigator Award, La Societe Internationale de Chirugie Orthopedique et de Traumatologie (The International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology / SICOT). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., The Significance of Clunking in Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions: A Prospective Analysis of 22 Patients, 52nd Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society 2017 (September 6-9 Philadelphia, PA, USA). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., The effect of clunking on spine lengthening with magnetically controlled growing rod distractions (APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award Nominee), 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Pang H., Bow H.Y.C., Borthakur A., Karppinen J., Inoue N., Wang H.Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., UTE MRI Disc Sign: a novel imaging biomarker associated with spine degeneration pain and disability, 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Eyvazov K., Samartzis D. and Cheung J.P.Y., The association of lumbar curve magnitude and spinal range of motion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a cross-sectional study, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2017, 18.
Kwan K.Y.H., Bow H.Y.C., Samartzis D., Lenke L., Shaffrey C., Carreon :.L., Dahl B., Fehlings M., Ames C., Boachie-Adjei O., Dekutoski M., Kebaish K., Lewis S., Matsuyama Y., Mehdian H., Pellise F., Qiu Y., Schwab F. and Cheung K.M.C., Non-neurologic adverse events after complex adult spinal deformity surgery: results from the prospective, multicenter Scoli-RISK-1 study, Global Spine Congress, SIngapore, May 2-5, 2018.
Pang H., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Zehra U., Borthakur A., Karppinen J., Inoue N., Wang H.Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., The UTE Disc Sign on MRI, SPINE. 2017, 1.
Pang H., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Zehra U., Borthakur A., Karppinen J., Inoue N., Wang H.Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., The UTE disc sign on MRI: a novel imaging biomarker associated with degenerative spine changes, low back pain and disability, Spine. 2018, 43(7): 503-511.
Samartzis D., Yu J., Bow H.Y.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., Does lumbar disc degeneration predict facet joint changes or vice versa? A 5 year prospective MRI study, 45th Annual Meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, Banff, Canada, May 14-18, 2018.
Samartzis D., Yu J., Bow H.Y.C., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung J.P.Y., ISSLS Best Papers 2018, ISSLS. 2018.
Wong Y.W., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Tuberculosis of the spine with severe angular kyphosis: mean 34-year post-operative follow-up shows that prevention is better than salvage, Bone and Joint Journal. 2017, 99B: 1381-1388.
Zehra U., Bow H.Y.C., Lotz J.C., Williams F.M.K., Rajasekaran S., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K., C. Battiê M. and Samartzis D., Structural vertebral endplate nomenclature and etiology: a study by the ISSLS Spinal Phenotype Focus Group, European Spine Journal. 2017.


Researcher : Shea GKH

List of Research Outputs

Cai S., Tsui Y.P., Tam K.W., Shea G.K.H., Chang R.S.K., Ao Q., Shum D.K.Y. and Chan Y.S., Directed differentiation of human bone marrow stromal cells to fate-committed Schwann cells, Stem Cell Reports. Cambridge, MA, Cell Press, 2017, 9: 1097-1108.
Lau Y.T., Kwok L.F., Tam K.W., Chan Y.S., Shum D.K.Y. and Shea G.K.H., Genipin-treated chitosan nanofibers as a novel scaffold for nerve guidance channel design., Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces.. 2018, 162: 126-134.
Tsui Y.P., Shea G.K.H., Chan Y.S. and Shum D.K.Y., Derivation of Fate-Committed Schwann Cells from Bone Marrow Stromal Cells of Adult Rats., In: Paula V. Monje, Haesun A. Kim, Schwann Cells: Methods and Protocols. Springer, 2018, MIMB, volume 1739: 137-148.


Researcher : Shen J

List of Research Outputs

Li J., Wen J., Li B., Li W., Qiao W., Shen J., Jin W., Jiang X., Yeung K.W.K. and Chu P.K., Valence State Manipulation of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles on a Titanium Surface for Modulating Cell Fate and Bone Formation, Advanced Science. 2018, 5: 1700678.
Liu C., Shen J., Liao C.Z., Yeung K.W.K. and Tjong S.C., Novel electrospun polyvinylidene fluoride-graphene oxide-silver nanocomposite membranes with protein and bacterial antifouling characteristics, Express Polymer Letters. 2018, 12: 365-382.
SHEN J., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., 3D-Printed Bio-composite scaffold for Segmental Bone Defect Implantation, The European Society of Biomaterials 28th Annual Conference, Athens, Greece. 2017.


Researcher : Siu KT

List of Research Outputs

Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K. and Siu K.T., Bacteriology and risk factors for periprosthetic joint infection after total knee arthroplasty: a study of 2543 cases, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2018.
Siu K.T., Ng F.Y., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Bacteriology and risk factors associated with periprosthetic joint infection after primary total knee arthroplasty: retrospective study of 2543 cases, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2018.


Researcher : Sun Y

Project Title:Understanding the role of Sirtuin 1 (Sirt 1) in intervertebral disc fibrosis
Investigator(s):Sun Y, Leung VYL, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Spine Asia Pacific
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:ORS PSRS 4th International Spine Research Symposium; Inhibition of intervertebral disc degeneration by small molecule in the mouse anular needle-puncture model
Investigator(s):Sun Y
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2017
Completion Date:10/2017


List of Research Outputs

Chan D., Cheung K.M.C., Leung V.Y.L. and Sun Y., Identification Of Small Molecule For Treating Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Via Interfering Proteoglycans Catabolic Degradation, Ors Psrs. 2017.
PENG Y., Lv F., Au Y.K., Sun Y., Tam W.K., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Myofibroblast differentiation in disc degeneration: a possible contribution of local and non-local cells, ORS 4th International Spine Research Symposium, Philadelphia, USA. 2017.


Researcher : Tam WK

List of Research Outputs

PENG Y., Lv F., Au Y.K., Sun Y., Tam W.K., Cheah K.S.E., Cheung K.M.C. and Leung V.Y.L., Myofibroblast differentiation in disc degeneration: a possible contribution of local and non-local cells, ORS 4th International Spine Research Symposium, Philadelphia, USA. 2017.
Tam W.K., Sakai D., LIU D., LEE T.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Tuan R.S. and Leung V.Y.L., Deriving nucleus pulposus-like progenitors from MAP Kinase Interference Coupled Chondrogenic Induction in mesenchymal stem cells , eCM XVIII: Cartilage & Disc: Repair and Regeneration. 2018.


Researcher : To MKT

Project Title:A novel three-dimensional radiation-free spinal imaging system (Scolioscan) for scoliosis assessment in school children
Investigator(s):To MKT
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Spine Asia Pacific
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:The role of pro-inflammatory cytokines in the production of hyperplastic callus in type V osteogenesis imperfecta
Investigator(s):To MKT
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2016


List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Yeung K.W.K., To M.K.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A randomized double-blinded clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel superelastic nickel–titanium spinal rod in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: 5-year follow-up, European Spine Journal. 2017.
He C., To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y., Cheung K.M.C., Chan C.K., Jiang W.W., Zhou G.Q., Lai K.K.L., Zheng Y.P., Wong M.S. and Sakakibara M., An effective assessment method of spinal flexibility to predict the initial in-orthosis correction on the patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), PLOS ONE. 2017, 12: e0190141.
Jiang W.W., Cheng C.L.K., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Lai K.K.L., To M.K.T. and Zheng Y.P., Patterns of coronal curve changes in forward bending posture: a 3D ultrasound study of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients, European Spine Journal. 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y. and Cheung K.M.C., Performance characteristics of a novel handheld web-based device for 3D topographical detection and assessment of scoliosis, Global Spine Congress 2018, Singapore. 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., To M.K.T., Choi H., Yiu K.L., Lau J.Y.N., Lau L.T., Tsang P.Y.L., Chu S.L.H., Cheung K.C.B. and Cheung K.M.C., Performance characteristics of a novel handheld web-based device for 3D topographical detection and assessment of scoliosis, Global Spine Congress, Singapore, May 2-5, 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., To M.K.T., Choi H., Yiu K.L., Lau J.Y.N., Lau L.T., Tsang P.Y.L., Chu S.L.H., Cheung K.C.B. and Cheung K.M.C., Performance characteristics of a novel handheld web-based device for 3D topographical detection and assessment of scoliosis, Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, USA, March 10- 13, 2018.
Lee T.Y., Cheung J.P.Y., Jiang W.W., Cheng C.L.K., Lai K.K.L., Begovic H., Samartzis D., To M.K.T. and Zheng Y.P., A novel approach to sagittal profiling of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis using 3D ultrasound, The International Research Society of Spinal Deformities, IRSSD 2018 meeting. 2018.
To M.K.T., Chow W. and Wang X., Cutout of non-telescopic Intramedullary Nail after Tibial Corrective Osteotomy in Skeletally Immature Patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta , 13 International Conference on Osteogenesis Imperfecta. 2017.
To M.K.T., Fracture of olecranon and patella, AOTrauma Course Basic Principles of Fracture Management. 2017.
To M.K.T., Implant Removal, AO Trauma Basic Principle Course. 2017.
To M.K.T., Nomination for Top 10 Most Caring People in Shenzhen, 深圳十佳愛心人物提名獎, 深圳市关爱行动组委会 办公室, 2018.
To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y., Yeung E., Fan Y.L., Zhong D.H. and Cheung K.M.C., P19: Spinal deformities in osteogenesis imperfecta Chinese Patients - analysis of 106 cases, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
To M.K.T., Paediatric Patients with Bone Quality Issues & How to Correct the Problem , SRS Annual Meeting. 2017.
To M.K.T., Cheung K.M.C., Zheng Y.P., Yeung E.R.I.C. and Fang C.H.A.R.L.E.N.E., Pre-operative monitoring of halo-traction for Osteogenesis Imperfecta patients with scoliosis using radiation-free 3D ultrasound Scolioscan, The 13th International Conference on Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OIOslo2017), Oslo, Norway, 27-30 August 2017 . 2017.
To M.K.T., Cheung J.P.Y., Yeung E., Fan Y.L., Zhong D.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Slow and gradual preoperative halo traction provides safe correction of severe scoliosis in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
WONG K.W., To M.K.T., Chan D. and Luk K.D.K., Role of IFITM5 c.-14C>T mutation in type V osteogenesis imperfecta, 2017.
Zheng Y.P., Lee T.Y., Lai K.K.L., Cheung J.P.Y. and To M.K.T., Paper #26: Analysis of sagittal profile of spine using ultrasound imaging in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis with the assistance of radiograph, 13th International Meeting of SOSORT 2018.
Zheng Y.P., Jiang W.W., Cheng C.L.K., Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Lai K.K.L. and To M.K.T., Paper #60: Patterns of coronal curve changes in forward bending posture: a 3D ultrasound study of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients, 13th International Meeting of SOSORT 2018.


Researcher : WANG Y

List of Research Outputs

WANG Y., LI G., Cui H.Y. and Hu Y., A Machine Learning Approach to Explore Cervical Myelopathic Location from Somatosensory Evoked Potentials., The 3rd International Conference on Fuzzy Systems and Data Mining (FSDM2017). 2017.


Researcher : WONG KW

List of Research Outputs

WONG K.W., To M.K.T., Chan D. and Luk K.D.K., Role of IFITM5 c.-14C>T mutation in type V osteogenesis imperfecta, 2017.


Researcher : Wan K

List of Research Outputs

LI X., Wan K., Wen R. and Hu Y., Best Student Paper Award of 2018 IEEE CIVEMSA: Development of Finger Motion Reconstruction System Based on Leap Motion Controller, IEEE Computational Intelligence Society and the IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society. 2018.
LI X., Wan K., Wen R. and Hu Y., Development of Finger Motion Reconstruction System Based on Leap Motion Controller., The 23rd annual IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Virtual Environments for Measurement Systems and Applications (IEEE CIVEMSA 2018). 2018.


Researcher : Wang S

List of Research Outputs

Wang S., Hu Y., Shen Y. and Li H., Classification of Diffusion Tensor Metrics for the Diagnosis of a Myelopathic Cord Using Machine Learning., Int J Neural Syst. 2018, 28(2): 1750036.
Wang S., Shen Y.Y., Shi C.H., Yin P., Wang Z.H., Cheung W.H.P., Cheung J.P.Y., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., Skeletal Maturity Recognition Using a Fully Automated System With Convolutional Neural Networks, IEEE Access. 2018, 6: 29979-29993.


Researcher : Wen C

List of Research Outputs

CHAN P.M.B., Wen C., YANG W.C., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Is subchondral bone cyst formation in non-load-bearing region of osteoarthritic knee a vascular problem?, Medical Hypotheses. 2017.
ZHANG C., LI T., Chiu P.K.Y., Wen C., Xu A. and Yan C.H., FABP4 as a biomarker for knee osteoarthritis, Biomarkers in Medicine. 2018.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y., CHAN P.M.B., LI T., Wen C., Xu A. and Yan C.H., Knocking out or pharmaceutical inhibition of fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP4) alleviates osteoarthritis induced by high-fat diet in mice, Osteoarthritis & Cartilage. 2018, 6: 824-833.


Researcher : Wen R

List of Research Outputs

LI X., Wen R., SHEN Z., Wang Z., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A Wearable Detector for Simultaneous Finger Joint Motion Measurement, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Circuits and Systems. 2018, 12: 644-654.
LI X., Wen R., Shen S., Wang Z., Luk K.D.K. and Hu Y., A wearable detector for simultaneous finger joint motion measurement, IEEE Trans Biomed Circuits Syst.. 2018, 12(3): 644-654.
LI X., Wan K., Wen R. and Hu Y., Best Student Paper Award of 2018 IEEE CIVEMSA: Development of Finger Motion Reconstruction System Based on Leap Motion Controller, IEEE Computational Intelligence Society and the IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society. 2018.
LI X., Wan K., Wen R. and Hu Y., Development of Finger Motion Reconstruction System Based on Leap Motion Controller., The 23rd annual IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Virtual Environments for Measurement Systems and Applications (IEEE CIVEMSA 2018). 2018.


Researcher : Wong HM

Project Title:8th Combined Meeting of Orthopaedic Research Societies (CORS 2013); A novel magnesium-based bone substitute to stimulate in vivo bone formation for orthopaedic implantation
Investigator(s):Wong HM
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2013


List of Research Outputs

LIN Z., Wu J., Zhao Y.L., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Leung F.K.L. and Yeung K.W.K., Fabrication and biocompatibility of monodisperse PLGA/MgO-alginate core-shell microspheres via a microfluidic capillary device for in-situ bone regeneration, The European Society of Biomaterials 28th Annual Conference, Athens, Greece. 2017.


Researcher : Wong SHJ

List of Research Outputs

Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H. and Wong S.H.J., Preoperative patient blood management programme — One-year report, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 34.
Wong S.H.J., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Yee K.H., Pun C.T.T., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., HKOA 2018 – Best trainee paper award (corresponding author and supervisor) , HK Orthopaedic Association. 2017.


Researcher : Wong TM

Project Title:A Novel Osteoporotic Bone Fracture Simulation System Enabling Safer and More Effective Fracture Fixation Surgery and Implant Design for Elderly Patients
Investigator(s):Wong TM, Ngan AHW, Fang CX, Boles EA, Leung FKL, Lu WW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 3)
Start Date:06/2017


List of Research Outputs

Fang C.X., Yee K.H., Lau T.W., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Best Poster Award, Alterstraumatologie Kongress 2018 - Zurich. 2018.
Wong S.H.J., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Yee K.H., Pun C.T.T., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., HKOA 2018 – Best trainee paper award (corresponding author and supervisor) , HK Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Wong T.M., Leung F.K.L., Lau T.W., Fang C.X., Chan H.W.F. and Wu J., Effectiveness of a Day Rehabilitation Program in Improving Functional Outcome and Reducing Mortality and Readmission of Elderly Patients With Fragility Hip Fractures, Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation. 2018, 9: 1-8.
Wong T.M., Ethical Approval Case Studies, Aopeer Level 1 Basics In Clinical Research. 2017.
Wong T.M., Ethical Imperatives, AOPEER Level 1 Basics in Clinical Research. 2017.
Wong T.M., Fixation principles in osteoporotic bone—the geriatric patient, AOTrauma Basic Principles Course, Taichung. 2018.
Wong T.M., Fracture fixation using locking plates—when, why, and how, AOTrauma Basic Principles Course, Taichung. 2018.
Wong T.M., Guidelines of Good Clinical Practice, AOPEER level 1 Basics in Clinical Research . 2017.
Wong T.M., Importance Of Ethics Committee, Aopeer Level 1 Basics In Clinical Research. 2017.
Wong T.M., Infection after osteosynthesis—how to diagnose and manage, AOTrauma Basic Principles Course. 2018.
Wong T.M., Informed Consent Process, Aopeer Level 1 Basics In Clinical Research . 2017.
Wong T.M., Medical Writing Tips: Manuscript Maker, Aopeer Level 1 Basics In Clinical Research. 2017.
Wong T.M., Reference Management, Aopeer Level 1 Basics In Clinical Research. 2017.
Wong T.M., Surgical techniques in hip arthroscopy, Hong Kong Shenzhen International Orthopaedic Forum 2018. 2018.
Wong T.M., Trochanteric fractures, AOTrauma Basic Principles Course, Taichung. 2018.


Researcher : Wong YW

Project Title:A Prospective cohort study of MRI-based risk assessment of spinal metastases to predict patients with high risk of RT failure
Investigator(s):Wong YW, Kwan KYH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Spine Asia Pacific
Start Date:07/2017


List of Research Outputs

Wong Y.W., Kwan K.Y.H. and Luk K.D.K., Cervical ribs as a caution for spine surgeons in thoracic spinal surgery, Indian Spine Journal. 2018, 1: 65-68.
Wong Y.W., Samartzis D., Cheung K.M.C. and Luk K.D.K., Tuberculosis of the spine with severe angular kyphosis: mean 34-year post-operative follow-up shows that prevention is better than salvage, Bone and Joint Journal. 2017, 99B: 1381-1388.


Researcher : Wu J

List of Research Outputs

LIN Z., Wu J., Zhao Y.L., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Leung F.K.L. and Yeung K.W.K., Fabrication and biocompatibility of monodisperse PLGA/MgO-alginate core-shell microspheres via a microfluidic capillary device for in-situ bone regeneration, The European Society of Biomaterials 28th Annual Conference, Athens, Greece. 2017.


Researcher : YANG WC

List of Research Outputs

CHAN P.M.B., Wen C., YANG W.C., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Is subchondral bone cyst formation in non-load-bearing region of osteoarthritic knee a vascular problem?, Medical Hypotheses. 2017.


Researcher : Yan CH

Project Title:The genetic association between TRP2 allele of COL9A2 and knee osteoarthritis
Investigator(s):Yan CH, Chiu PKY, Cheung KMC, Chan D
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:11/2009


Project Title:Is fatty acid binding protein 4 a biomarker for the severity of articular cartilage degeneration in knee osteoarthritis?
Investigator(s):Yan CH, Xu A, Chiu PKY, Wen C
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:03/2015


Project Title:Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) causes articular cartilage degeneration through synovial macrophage polarization
Investigator(s):Yan CH, Chiu PKY, Xu A, Leung VYL
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:03/2018


List of Research Outputs

CHAN P.M.B., Wen C., YANG W.C., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Is subchondral bone cyst formation in non-load-bearing region of osteoarthritic knee a vascular problem?, Medical Hypotheses. 2017.
CHEN Y., HUANG Y., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Wei Q., Zhao J., Guo X., Leung F.K.L. and Lu W.W., Abnormal subchondral bone remodeling and its association with articular cartilage degradation in knees of type 2 diabetes patients, Bone Research. 2017.
Cai Z., Lu W.W., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Magnoflorine With Hyaluronic Acid Gel Regulate Subchondral Bone Regeneration And Attenuate Articular Cartilage Degeneration On The Early Stage Of Spontaneous Osteoarthritis, The 3rd International Musculoskeletal Research Conference. 2017.
Cai Z., Lu W.W., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Second Young Investigator Prize, International Musculoskeletal Research Society. 2017.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Yan C.H. and Cheung Y.L.A., Combined intra-articular and intravenous tranexamic acid reduces blood loss in total knee arthroplasty: A Prospective randomised controlled trial, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 25 & 40.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Comprehensive Osteoarthritis Management Programme — Multidisciplinary exercise training programme for patients with OA knee in MMRC, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 68.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Fu C.H.H., Long term effect of steroid in local infiltration analgesia after total knee arthroplasty. A paired-randomised controlled Trial, Abstract of 2018 Hospital Authority Convention, P.224, May 7-8, 2018.. 2017, 224.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and Fu C.H.H., Long-term effect of steroid in local infiltration analgesia after total knee arthroplasty. A paired randomised controlled study, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 22 & 38.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H. and Wong S.H.J., Preoperative patient blood management programme — One-year report, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 34.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Reduction of allogenic blood transfusion rate by patient blood management strategies in total knee arthroplasty, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 117.
Chan P.K., Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Working towards transfusion-free total knee replacement surgery through patient blood management program, Abstract of 2018 Hospital Authority Convention, P.126, May 7-8, 2018. 126.
Chan W.K., Chan P.K., Chan T.C.W., Fu C.H.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., CQI Project Award & Best Project Presentation Award, Hospital Authority. 2017.
Chan W.K.V., Chan P.K., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Fu C.H.H. and Cheung M.H.S., Arthur Yau Award for best clinical paper, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Distal femoral valgus cut angle in osteoarthritic population and its relevance with alignment in total knee arthroplasty, The 39th Annual Meeting of the Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand 2017. Pattaya, Thailand.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Intra-operative verification of distal femur resection can improve coronal alignment of total knee arthroplasty: Randomised controlled trial of a novel technique, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 41.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: 15 years’ experience in a teaching hospital, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 34.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., What anatomical parameters are associated with femoral component malalignment in total knee arthroplasty? Radiological analysis of 700 TKAs in a teaching hospital, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 78.
Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., intraoperative verification of distal femur resection can improve coronal alignment of TKA: A novel technique., The 5th Annual Meeting of Arthroplasty Society in Asia (ASIA).Panel discussion: Technique in TKA in Asia-Oceanian Countries.. 2017.
Cheung Y.L.A., Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Performance of highly cross-linked polyethylene in total hip arthroplasty in patients under 50 years of age, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 38.
Cheung Y.L.A., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The evolving pattern of total knee replacement for primary knee osteoarthritis in the past 17 Years, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 81.
Cheung Y.L.A., Yan C.H., Cheung M.H.S., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K. and Chiu P.K.Y., Why do total knee replacements fail?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 81.
Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Chan P.K. and Siu K.T., Bacteriology and risk factors for periprosthetic joint infection after total knee arthroplasty: a study of 2543 cases, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2018.
Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and ZHANG C., Fatty Acid Binding protein 4 (FABP-4) as a biomarker for osteoarthritis. (Abstract Page 18-20. Sun Valley, Idaho, USA. August 6-9, 2017, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 47th International Musculoskeletal Biology Workshop at Sun Valley. 2017.
Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Magnoflorine with hyaluronic acid gel regulate subchondral bone regeneration and attenuate articular cartilage degeneration on the early stage of spontaneous osteoarthritis, The 3rd International Chinese Musculoskeletal Research Conference. Xinjiang, China (Best Poster Award). 2017.
Chiu P.K.Y., Chan P.K., Yan C.H., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Cheung Y.L.A., Outcomes of one-stage bilateral total knee replacement: A retrospective review, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 32.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., A randomised trial on femoral component rotation in total knee arthroplasty for Chinese patients: Gap balancing technique versus measured resection, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 76.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Alpha-defensin lateral flow test for diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 77.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Cement setting in extension or 90 degrees flexion in TKA: Does it matter?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 77.
Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S., Chan P.K., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Fast-track arthroplasty in Hong Kong: Is it achievable?, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 76.
Siu K.T., Ng F.Y., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Yan C.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., Bacteriology and risk factors associated with periprosthetic joint infection after primary total knee arthroplasty: retrospective study of 2543 cases, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2018.
YEUNG P., Zhang W., WANG X., Yan C.H. and Chan B.P., A human osteoarthritis osteochondral oran culture model for cartilage tissue engineering, Biomaterials. 2018, 162: 1-21.
YEUNG P., ZHANG W., Yan C.H. and Chan B.P., A human osteoarthritis osteochondral organ culture model for cartilage tissue engineering, Biomaterials. 2018.
Yan C.H., Cheng C.C.V., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Use of Body Exhaust System in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2018 Annual Meeting. 2018.
Yan C.H., Commentary on the medium-term results of ceramic-on-polyethylene Zweymüller-Plus total hip arthroplasty, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2017.
Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y., Ng F.Y., Chan P.K. and Fang C.X., David Fang trophy for the best paper on adult joint reconstruction, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association . 2017.
Yan C.H., Diagnosis & treatment of infection in TKA, AORecon course in principles of hip and knee arthroplasty, Beijing. 2018.
Yan C.H., Diagnosis and management of acute peri-prosthetic joint infection, The 2nd China Periprosthetic Infection Joint Forum. 2017.
Yan C.H., Editor of knee section, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery (APOA). 2017.
Yan C.H., Editorial board member, Annals of Joint. 2017.
Yan C.H., Editorial board member, Knee Surgery & Related Research. 2018.
Yan C.H., Enhanced recovery after TKA – Hong Kong experience, The 2nd COAS Arthroplasty Congress. 2017.
Yan C.H., Enhanced recovery after TKA – Hong Kong experience, The 2nd China Periprosthetic Infection Joint Forum. 2017.
Yan C.H., Extensively coated femoral stem in revision THA, AORecon course in complex hip and knee arthroplasty, Chengdu. 2018.
Yan C.H., ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y. and Xu A., Gold medal, 2017 International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada, Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced skills. 2017.
Yan C.H., How do I do randomized controlled trials?, Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Surgeons Specialty day. 2018.
Yan C.H., How do I prevent dislocation after total hip arthroplasty?, The 6th Chinese Hip Society Annual Meeting. 2018.
Yan C.H., How to achieve good combined anteversion in total hip arthroplasty, The 2nd COAS Arthroplasty Congress. 2017.
Yan C.H., How to achieve ideal lower limb alignment in total knee arthroplasty, The 2nd Arthroplasty Conference of Putian, Fujian. 2017.
Yan C.H., Kinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty – my early results, Combined Meeting of Wu Jieping Medical Foundation and Hong Kong Orthopaedic Assocation. 2018.
Yan C.H., Kinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty, 2017 Silk Road International Orthopaedic Forum. 2017.
Yan C.H., Limb alignment & kinematics, AORecon course in principles of hip and knee arthroplasty, Beijing. 2018.
Yan C.H., Lower limb alignment after total knee arthroplasty, The Annual Arthroplasty Congress of Guangdong Province. 2017.
Yan C.H., Orthopaedic Management of Osteoarthritis, Hong Kong Arthritis & Rheumatism Foundation Education Series. 2017.
Yan C.H., Overview of failure mechanisms and indications for revision THA, AORecon course in complex hip and knee arthroplasty, Chengdu. 2018.
Yan C.H., Overview of failure mechanisms and indications for revision TKA, AORecon course in complex hip and knee arthroplasty, Chengdu. 2018.
Yan C.H., Preventing dislocation in THA, AORecon course in principles of hip and knee arthroplasty, Beijing. 2018.
Yan C.H., Principles & surgical techniques of total knee arthroplasty, The annual TKA course in Yantaishan Hospital. 2018.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., Report on clinical outcomes and relationship between survivorship and postoperative lower limb alignment of primary total knee arthroplasty from 2000 to 2007, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 33.
Yan C.H., Sagittal pelvic malrotation in patients with ankylosing spondylitis, The 6th Chinese Hip Society Annual Meeting. 2018.
Yan C.H., THA in patients with ankylosing spondylitis, The annual congress of Chinese Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2018.
Yan C.H., Arciola C.R., Soriano A., Levin L.S., Bauer T.W. and Parvizi J., Team Approach: The Management of Infection After Total Knee Replacement, Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery Reviews. 2018.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., The Importance of Restoring Neutral Mechanical Alignment and Cementation Technique to Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Survivorship Analysis of 13 Years Follow Up, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2018 Annual Meeting. 2018.
Yan C.H., Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The novel use of blood D-dimer levels in the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 37.
Yan C.H., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of body exhaust suit system in primary total knee arthroplasty: Randomised trials, Abstracts of the 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 21.
Yan C.H., Cheng C.C.V., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of body exhaust suit system in primary total knee arthroplasty: randomized controlled trials, 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017.
Yan C.H., Yeung D., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of tourniquet in primary total knee arthroplasty – a randomized controlled trial, 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017.
Yan C.H., ZHANG C., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of tourniquet in primary total knee arthroplasty — A randomised controlled study, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 24 & 40.
Yan C.H., What is the ideal limb alignment after TKA?, 15th Hong Kong International Orthopaedic Forum. 2018.
ZHANG C., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Xu A., Alice L. Jee Young Investigator Award, Orthopaedic Research Society . 2017.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y., Lu W.W., Xu A. and Yan C.H., Best paper for associate member, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
ZHANG C., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Xu A., Blue Ribbon Poster Award, Orthopaedic Research Society. 2017.
ZHANG C. and Yan C.H., Cemented or Cementless Fixation for Primary Hip Arthroplasty - Evidence from The International Joint Replacement Registries., Annals of Joint. 2017;2:57. 2017.
ZHANG C., Yan C.H. and Zhang W., Cemented or cementless fixation for primary hip arthroplasty – evidence from the international joint replacement registries, Annals of Joint. 2017.
ZHANG C., LI T., Chiu P.K.Y., Wen C., Xu A. and Yan C.H., FABP4 as a biomarker for knee osteoarthritis, Biomarkers in Medicine. 2018.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y., Xu A. and Yan C.H., Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) as A Biomarker for Osteoarthritis, 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y., Xu A. and Yan C.H., Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) as A Biomarker for Osteoarthritis, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 47th International Musculoskeletal Biology Workshop. 2017.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 as a biomarker for knee osteoarthritis, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 21.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Knocking out or Pharmaceutical Inhibition of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP4) Alleviates Osteoarthritis Induced by High-Fat Diet in Mice., Osteoarthritis & Cartilage, 2018, 26(6), 824-33. 2018.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y., CHAN P.M.B., LI T., Wen C., Xu A. and Yan C.H., Knocking out or pharmaceutical inhibition of fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP4) alleviates osteoarthritis induced by high-fat diet in mice, Osteoarthritis & Cartilage. 2018, 6: 824-833.


Researcher : Yau PWP

Project Title:To investigate the effect of local application of Strontium on tendon-bone healing in rotator cuff repair
Investigator(s):Yau WP, Lu WW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:20th Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Congress; Acromioplasty: Is there any place for rotator cuff surgery?
Investigator(s):Yau WP
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2018
Completion Date:04/2018


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Yau WP

Project Title:To investigate the effect of local application of Strontium on tendon-bone healing in rotator cuff repair
Investigator(s):Yau WP, Lu WW
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:20th Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Congress; Acromioplasty: Is there any place for rotator cuff surgery?
Investigator(s):Yau WP
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2018
Completion Date:04/2018


List of Research Outputs

Lee H.L.R. and Yau W.P., Management of traumatic patellar dislocation in a regional hospital in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2017.
Yau W.P., Acromioplasty: Is there a role in rotator cuff repair?, 20th Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Congress. 2018.
Yau W.P., Anatomical repair for large and massive rotator cuff tear, The 1st Asia-pacific Shoulder and Elbow Symposium AND The 44th Annual Meeting of the Japan Shoulder Society. 2017.
Yau W.P., Anterior-lateral ligament reconstruction: How I do it?, The 37th Annual Congress of Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association: Minimally Invasive Orthopaedic Surgery. 2017.
Yau W.P., Arthroscopic SLAP repair, The 5th Asian Shoulder and Elbow Group Annual Meeting. 2018.
Yau W.P., Combined anterolateral ligament and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, The 11th Congress of Chinese Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2018.
Yau W.P., Meniscal Repair Techniques, The 38th SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress. 2017.
Yau W.P., My favourite Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, The 38th SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress. 2017.
Yau W.P., Pearls and Pitfalls in Bankart repair, The 65th Continuing Orthopaedic Education of Indonesian Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Yau W.P., Remplissage procedure in shoulder instability, The 1st Asia-pacific Shoulder and Elbow Symposium AND The 44th Annual Meeting of the Japan Shoulder Society. 2017.
Yau W.P., Rotator cuff tendinosis: Degeneration or Overuse?, The 15th Hong Kong International Orthopaedic Forum. 2018.
Yau W.P., Shoulder Instability, Mechanism and Pathophysiology, The 65th Continuing Orthopaedic Education of Indonesian Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Yau W.P., Strategic approach of first time dislocation of shoulder, The 61st Annual Congress of the Korean Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Yau W.P., Treatment Strategy for Bone Loss in Glenoid, The 65th Continuing Orthopaedic Education of Indonesian Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
Yau W.P., Use of Biospacer in irreparable massive rotator cuff tear, The 5th Asian Shoulder and Elbow Group Annual Meeting. 2018.


Researcher : Yee KH

List of Research Outputs

Fang C.X., Yee K.H., Lau T.W., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., Best Poster Award, Alterstraumatologie Kongress 2018 - Zurich. 2018.
Wong S.H.J., Fang C.X., Lau T.W., Yee K.H., Pun C.T.T., Wong T.M. and Leung F.K.L., HKOA 2018 – Best trainee paper award (corresponding author and supervisor) , HK Orthopaedic Association. 2017.


Researcher : Yeung KWK

Project Title:Materials Science & Technology 2006 Conference and Exhibition New Plasma Surface Treated Memory Alloys: Towards A New Generation of "Smart" Orthopaedic Materials
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2006


Project Title:Development of a novel method to suppress bacterial adhesion on orthopaedic implant surface using plasma-based technology
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Cheung KMC, Kao RYT, Luk KDK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:Prevention of orthopaedic implant related bacterial infections using novel plasma surface treatments
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Leung FKL, Kao RYT, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK, Tam V
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:AO Foundation Research Fund
Start Date:02/2010


Project Title:Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Related Bacterial Infections by Using Novel Plasma Surface Treatments
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Kao RYT, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 3)
Start Date:04/2010


Project Title:Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Related Bacterial Infections by Using Novel Plasma Surface Treatments
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:04/2010


Project Title:Prevention of Orthopaedic Implant Related Bacterial Infections by Using Novel Plasma Surface Treatments
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:04/2010


Project Title:Enhancement of the biofunctionality of polyetheretherkytone (PEEK) materials using plasma surface technology
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Chan D, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:12/2011


Project Title:Development of novel biodegradable bone substitutes for osteoporotic spinal fracture treatments
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Chan D, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2013


Project Title:Development of a Degradable Hybird Bioactive Coating for Osteoporotic Fracture Fixation Implants (Clustered Project #4)
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Cheung KMC, Fok MWM, Wong HM
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Support Programme (Tier 3)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Development of a Degradable Hybrid Bioactive Coating for Osteoporotic Fracture Fixation Implants (Clustered Project #4)
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Cheung KMC, Fok MWM, Wong HM
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:03/2016


Project Title:Development of implantable POC-click membrane imprinted with tendon tissue microenvironment for tendon-bone junction healing
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Yau WP
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2016
Completion Date:03/2018


Project Title:Development of injectable and osteoconductive bio-ink for the fabrication of 3D bone scaffold
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Leung FKL, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:04/2016


Project Title:The application of newly developed biodegradable K-wire in upper-limb fracture fixations
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Fung BKK, Fok MWM, Wong HM
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:Development of Antibacterial Stainless Steel Surgical and Related Instruments and their Clinical Applications
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Wong HM
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Guangdong-Hong Kong Technology Cooperation Funding Scheme
Start Date:07/2016


Project Title:Development of a Degradable Hybird Bioactive Coating for Osteoporotic Fracture Fixation Implants (Clustered Project #4)
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Cheung KMC, Fok MWM, Wong HM
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:08/2016


Project Title:Development of Antibacterial Stainless Steel Surgical and Related Instruments and their Clinical Applications
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Wong HM, Wang W, Shen J
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:09/2016
Completion Date:12/2017


Project Title:Development of a Degradable Hybird Bioactive Coating for Osteoporotic Fracture Fixation Implants (Clustered Project #4)
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Cheung KMC, Fok MWM, Wong HM
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:12/2016


Project Title:Development of Magnesium-Enriched Decellularized Allogenic Bone Matrix for Large Bone Defect Management
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Leung FKL, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Development of Antibacterial Stainless Steel Surgical and Related Instruments and their Clinical Applications
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Wong HM, Wang W, Shen J
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Innovation and Technology Fund Internship Programme
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:The effects of magnesium ions induced immunomodulation of human monocytes and macrophages and their influence on the process of osteogenesis
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2017


Project Title:Development of injectable and bone targeted magnesium-based microspheres for in-situ bone regeneration
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Fang CX
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:11/2017


Project Title:Society for Biomaterials 2018 Annual Meeting; Precise control delivery of magnesium ions thru sponge-like monodispersed PLGA/nano-MgO-alginate core-shell microsphere device to enable in-situ bone regeneration
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:04/2018
Completion Date:04/2018


Project Title:The effects of magnesium ions induced osteogenesis on human mesenchymal stem cells and their relevant miRNA expressions
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Cheung KMC
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2018


Project Title:Establishment of magnesium enriched tissue microenvironment on decellularized bone grafting materials for segmental bone defect repair
Investigator(s):Yeung KWK, Wang W, Leung FKL, Fang CX
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:06/2018


List of Research Outputs

Chan W.Y., Yip J., Yick K.L., Ng S.P., Lu L., Cheung K.M.C., Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Yeung K.W.K. and Tse C.Y., Mechanical and Clinical Evaluation of a Shape Memory Alloy and Conventional Struts in a Flexible Scoliotic Brace, Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 2018.
Cheung J.P.Y., Samartzis D., Yeung K.W.K., To M.K.T., Luk K.D.K. and Cheung K.M.C., A randomized double-blinded clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel superelastic nickel–titanium spinal rod in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: 5-year follow-up, European Spine Journal. 2017.
LIN Z., Wu J., Zhao Y.L., Wong H.M., Chu P.K., Cheung K.M.C., Leung F.K.L. and Yeung K.W.K., Fabrication and biocompatibility of monodisperse PLGA/MgO-alginate core-shell microspheres via a microfluidic capillary device for in-situ bone regeneration, The European Society of Biomaterials 28th Annual Conference, Athens, Greece. 2017.
Li J., Wang J., Wang D., Guo G., Yeung K.W.K., Zhang X. and Liu X., Band Gap Engineering of Titania Film through Cobalt Regulation for Oxidative Damage of Bacterial Respiration and Viability, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 2017, 9(33): 27475-27490.
Li J., Wen J., Li B., Li W., Qiao W., Shen J., Jin W., Jiang X., Yeung K.W.K. and Chu P.K., Valence State Manipulation of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles on a Titanium Surface for Modulating Cell Fate and Bone Formation, Advanced Science. 2018, 5: 1700678.
Li Y., Liu X., Tan L., Cui Z., Yang X., Yeung K.W.K., Pan H. and Wu S., Construction of N-halamine labeled silica/zinc oxide hybrid nanoparticles for enhancing antibacterial ability of Ti implants, Materials Science and Engineering C. 2017, 76: 50-58.
Liu C., Shen J., Liao C.Z., Yeung K.W.K. and Tjong S.C., Novel electrospun polyvinylidene fluoride-graphene oxide-silver nanocomposite membranes with protein and bacterial antifouling characteristics, Express Polymer Letters. 2018, 12: 365-382.
Mao C., Xie X., Liu X., Cui Z., Yang X., Yeung K.W.K., Pan H., Chu P.K. and Wu S., The controlled drug release by pH-sensitive molecularly imprinted nanospheres for enhanced antibacterial activity, Materials Science and Engineering C. 2017, 77: 84-91.
QIAO W., LAN X., Yeung K.W.K., Tsoi K.H., Matinlinna J.P. and Su Y., Salivary Mg Promotes the Progression of Head and Neck Cancer Via TRPM7, 96th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR, London. 2018, 97B: 3552.
SHEN J., Leung F.K.L., Cheung K.M.C. and Yeung K.W.K., 3D-Printed Bio-composite scaffold for Segmental Bone Defect Implantation, The European Society of Biomaterials 28th Annual Conference, Athens, Greece. 2017.
Wang X.Y., Yeung K.W.K., Cheung J.P.Y., Lau J., Qi W.C., Cheung K.M.C. and Aubin C.E., 1. A novel scoliosis instrumentation using special super elastic nickel-titanium shape memory alloy spinal rods can result in equivalent correction as conventional rods but with less stress at bone-implant interface: A biomechanical evaluation through simulations, The International Research Society of Spinal Deformities, IRSSD 2018 meeting. 2018.
Xiang Y., Li J., Liu X., Cui Z., Yang X., Yeung K.W.K., Pan H. and Wu S., Construction of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/ZnO nanorods/Ag nanoparticles hybrid coating on Ti implants for enhanced antibacterial activity and biocompatibility, Materials Science and Engineering C. 2017, 79: 629-637.
Xie X., Mao C., Liu X., Zhang Y., Cui Z., Yang X., Yeung K.W.K., Pan H., Chu P.K. and Wu S., Synergistic Bacteria Killing through Photodynamic and Physical Actions of Graphene Oxide/Ag/Collagen Coating, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces. 2017, 9(31): 26417-26428.
Yeung K.W.K., Editorial Board Member, Bioactive Materials. 2017.
Yeung K.W.K., Magnesium Ion Enriched Bone Allograft for Large Bone Defect Management, 254th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition, Washington DC, USA. 2017.
Yeung K.W.K., The Role of Magnesium Ion on Osteogenesis and Its Applications, 2017浙江大学工学大讲堂, Hangzhou, China. 2017.
Yeung K.W.K., The Role of Magnesium Ion on Osteogenesis and Its Applications, TERMIS-AP, Nantong, China. 2017.
Yeung K.W.K., The Role of Magnesium Ion on Osteogenesis and Its Applications, TERMIS-AP, Nantong, China. 2017.
Yeung K.W.K., The Role of Magnesium Ion on Osteogenesis and Its Applications, The 1st International Conference on Material Science and Engineering & 2nd Asian Symposium on Biofunctional Materials and Regenerative Medicine, Hangzhou, China. 2017.
Yeung K.W.K., The Role of Magnesium Ion on Osteogenesis and Its Applications, The 1st International Conference on Material Science and Engineering & 2nd Asian Symposium on Biofunctional Materials and Regenerative Medicine, Hangzhou, China. 2017.
Zhang K., Feng Q., Xu J., Xu X., Tian F., Yeung K.W.K. and Bian L., Self-Assembled Injectable Nanocomposite Hydrogels Stabilized by Bisphosphonate-Magnesium (Mg2+) Coordination Regulates the Differentiation of Encapsulated Stem Cells via Dual Crosslinking, Advanced Functional Materials. 2017.
Zhang K., Zhu Y., Liu X., Cui Z., Xianjin Y., Yeung K.W.K., Pan H. and Wu S., Sr/ZnO doped titania nanotube array: An effective surface system with excellent osteoinductivity and self-antibacterial activity, Materials and Design. 2017, 130: 403-412.
Zhao S., Su W., Shah V., Hobson D., Yildirimer L., Yeung K.W.K., Zhao J., Cui W. and Zhao X., Biomaterials based strategies for rotator cuff repair, Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces. 2017, 157: 407-416.


Researcher : Yip DKH

Project Title:To evaluate biomechanically the strongest host bone and allograft bone docking site geometry - for application in bone transplant patients undergoing limb salvage surgery
Investigator(s):Yip DKH, Chien EP
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Low Budget High Impact Programme
Start Date:11/2000


Project Title:Biomechanical evaluation of the effect of incomplete cortical erosion of a diaphyseal long bone
Investigator(s):Yip DKH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2002


Project Title:Strength reduction of suture due to abrasion of the interference screw
Investigator(s):Yip DKH
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2004




Researcher : Yiu KL

List of Research Outputs

Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., Early onset scoliosis treated by magnetically controlled growing rods: mid- to long-term follow-up and analysis of 5 graduates, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung W.H.P., Samartzis D. and Cheung K.M.C., Learning Curve in Monitoring Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions With Ultrasound, SPINE. 2017, 42: 1289-1294.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., Paediatric Orthopaedics Award Paper: The Significance Of Clunking With Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Vidyadhara S., Chan P.P.Y., Cheung W.H.P. and Mak K.C., Predictability of Supine Radiographs for Determining In-brace Correction for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, SPINE. 2017, 1.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., Rod lengthening with the magnetically controlled growing rod: factors influencing rod slippage and reduced gains during distractions, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan B.B. and Cheung K.M.C., Rod lengthening with the magnetically controlled growing rod: factors influencing rod slippage and reduced gains during distractions, Spine. 2018, 43(7): E399-E405.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan B.B. and Cheung K.M.C., Rod lengthening with the magnetically controlled growing rod, SPINE. 2017, 1.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., The Patterns Of Distractions In Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions: Any Effect Of Law Of Diminishing Returns?, The 37th Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association (November 4-5 2017). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H. and Cheung K.M.C., The Significance of Clunking in Magnetically Controlled Growing Rod Distractions: A Prospective Analysis of 22 Patients, 52nd Annual Meeting & Course of the Scoliosis Research Society 2017 (September 6-9 Philadelphia, PA, USA). 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Cheung K.M.C., Luhmann S., Johnston C., Sturm P.F. and Pawelek J., The best distraction frequency for optimizing spine and rod length gains with magnetically controlled growing rods, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.
Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L., Samartzis D., Kwan K.Y.H., Tan J. and Cheung K.M.C., The effect of clunking on spine lengthening with magnetically controlled growing rod distractions (APSS-ASJ Best Clinical Research Award Nominee), 11th Combined meeting of Asia Pacific Spine Society & Asia Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedics Society (APSS-APPOS) 8th Biennial Meeting of the international federation of paediatric orthopaedic societies (IFPOS) Pre-meeting course of international society for the advancement of spine surgery. 2017.
Kwan K.Y.H., To M.K.T., Choi H., Yiu K.L., Lau J.Y.N., Lau L.T., Tsang P.Y.L., Chu S.L.H., Cheung K.C.B. and Cheung K.M.C., Performance characteristics of a novel handheld web-based device for 3D topographical detection and assessment of scoliosis, Global Spine Congress, Singapore, May 2-5, 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., To M.K.T., Choi H., Yiu K.L., Lau J.Y.N., Lau L.T., Tsang P.Y.L., Chu S.L.H., Cheung K.C.B. and Cheung K.M.C., Performance characteristics of a novel handheld web-based device for 3D topographical detection and assessment of scoliosis, Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, USA, March 10- 13, 2018.
Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung J.P.Y., Yiu K.L. and Cheung K.M.C., Ten year follow-up of Jarcho-Levin syndrome with thoracic insufficiency treated by VEPTR and MCGR VEPTR hybrid, 52nd Annual Meeting of the Scoliosis Research Society, Philadephia, USA, September 6-9, 2017.
Obid P., Yiu K.L., Cheung K.M.C., Kwan K.Y.H., Ruf M. and Cheung J.P.Y., Reliability of Rod lengthening, Thoracic and Spino-Pelvic Measurements on Biplanar Stereoradiography in Patients Treated with Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods, SPINE. 2018, 1.
Obid P., Yiu K.L., Kwan K.Y.H., Cheung K.M.C. and Cheung J.P.Y., Reliability of spino-pelvic and thoracic measurements with the EOS in patients with magnetically controlled growing rods in-situ, 11th International Congress on Early Onset Scoliosis (ICEOS), San Diego, CA, USA. 2017.


Researcher : Yung CS

List of Research Outputs

Yan C.H., Yung C.S., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H., Cheung M.H.S. and Chiu P.K.Y., The novel use of blood D-dimer levels in the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 37.


Researcher : ZHAI X

List of Research Outputs

ZHAI X., Ruan C., Ma Y., Cheng D., Wu M., Liu W., Zhao X., Pan H. and Lu W.W., 3D-Bioprinted Osteoblast-Laden Nanocomposite Hydrogel Constructs with Induced Microenvironments Promote Cell Viability, Differentiation, and Osteogenesis both In Vitro and In Vivo, Advanced Science. WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co, 2018, 5(3): 1700550(1-11).


Researcher : ZHANG C

List of Research Outputs

Chiu P.K.Y., Yan C.H. and ZHANG C., Fatty Acid Binding protein 4 (FABP-4) as a biomarker for osteoarthritis. (Abstract Page 18-20. Sun Valley, Idaho, USA. August 6-9, 2017, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 47th International Musculoskeletal Biology Workshop at Sun Valley. 2017.
Yan C.H., ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y. and Xu A., Gold medal, 2017 International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada, Toronto International Society of Innovation & Advanced skills. 2017.
Yan C.H., ZHANG C., Chan P.K., Fu C.H.H. and Chiu P.K.Y., The use of tourniquet in primary total knee arthroplasty — A randomised controlled study, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 24 & 40.
ZHANG C., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Xu A., Alice L. Jee Young Investigator Award, Orthopaedic Research Society . 2017.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y., Lu W.W., Xu A. and Yan C.H., Best paper for associate member, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association. 2017.
ZHANG C., Yan C.H., Chiu P.K.Y. and Xu A., Blue Ribbon Poster Award, Orthopaedic Research Society. 2017.
ZHANG C. and Yan C.H., Cemented or Cementless Fixation for Primary Hip Arthroplasty - Evidence from The International Joint Replacement Registries., Annals of Joint. 2017;2:57. 2017.
ZHANG C., Yan C.H. and Zhang W., Cemented or cementless fixation for primary hip arthroplasty – evidence from the international joint replacement registries, Annals of Joint. 2017.
ZHANG C., LI T., Chiu P.K.Y., Wen C., Xu A. and Yan C.H., FABP4 as a biomarker for knee osteoarthritis, Biomarkers in Medicine. 2018.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y., Xu A. and Yan C.H., Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) as A Biomarker for Osteoarthritis, 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y., Xu A. and Yan C.H., Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP-4) as A Biomarker for Osteoarthritis, Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 47th International Musculoskeletal Biology Workshop. 2017.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 as a biomarker for knee osteoarthritis, The 37th Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress. 2017, 21.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y. and Yan C.H., Knocking out or Pharmaceutical Inhibition of Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 (FABP4) Alleviates Osteoarthritis Induced by High-Fat Diet in Mice., Osteoarthritis & Cartilage, 2018, 26(6), 824-33. 2018.
ZHANG C., Chiu P.K.Y., CHAN P.M.B., LI T., Wen C., Xu A. and Yan C.H., Knocking out or pharmaceutical inhibition of fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP4) alleviates osteoarthritis induced by high-fat diet in mice, Osteoarthritis & Cartilage. 2018, 6: 824-833.


Researcher : Zehra U

List of Research Outputs

Pang H., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Zehra U., Borthakur A., Karppinen J., Inoue N., Wang H.Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., The UTE Disc Sign on MRI, SPINE. 2017, 1.
Pang H., Bow H.Y.C., Cheung J.P.Y., Zehra U., Borthakur A., Karppinen J., Inoue N., Wang H.Q., Luk K.D.K., Cheung K.M.C. and Samartzis D., The UTE disc sign on MRI: a novel imaging biomarker associated with degenerative spine changes, low back pain and disability, Spine. 2018, 43(7): 503-511.
Zehra U., Bow H.Y.C., Lotz J.C., Williams F.M.K., Rajasekaran S., Karppinen J., Luk K.D.K., C. Battiê M. and Samartzis D., Structural vertebral endplate nomenclature and etiology: a study by the ISSLS Spinal Phenotype Focus Group, European Spine Journal. 2017.


Researcher : Zhao W

List of Research Outputs

CHEN Y., Hu Y., Yu Y.E., Zhang X., Watts T., Zhou B.I.N., Wang J., Wang T., Zhao W., Chiu P.K.Y., Leung F.K.L., Cao X., Macaulay W., Nishiyama K.K., Shane E., Lu W.W. and Guo X.E., Subchondral Trabecular Rod Loss and Plate Thickening in the Development of Osteoarthritis, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 2018, 33: 316-327.


Researcher : Zhou G

Project Title:A mesenchymal stem cell and firefly luciferase-based high-throughput screening (HTS) platform for osteogenesis-promoting small molecule compounds
Investigator(s):Zhou G, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK, Kao RYT
Department:Orthopaedics & Traumatology
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:08/2008




Researcher : Zhu FA

List of Research Outputs

Zhu F.A., Early-Onset Scoliosis: Updated Treatment Techniques and Results., Spine deformity. 2018, 6(4): 467-472.
Zhu F.A., Lumbosacral stress and age may contribute to increased pelvic incidence: an analysis of 1625 adults, European Spine Journal. 2018, 27(2): 482-488.


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